FKIE_CVE-2018-7240
Vulnerability from fkie_nvd - Published: 2018-04-18 20:29 - Updated: 2026-06-17 02:02
Severity
Summary
A vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's Modicon Quantum in all versions of the communication modules which could allow arbitrary code execution. An FTP command used to upgrade the firmware of the module can be misused to cause a denial of service, or in extreme cases, to load a malicious firmware.
References
| URL | Tags | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| cybersecurity@se.com | http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103541 | Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry | |
| cybersecurity@se.com | https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-086-01 | Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource | |
| cybersecurity@se.com | https://www.schneider-electric.com/en/download/document/SEVD-2018-081-01/ | Vendor Advisory | |
| af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103541 | Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry | |
| af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-086-01 | Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource | |
| af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | https://www.schneider-electric.com/en/download/document/SEVD-2018-081-01/ | Vendor Advisory |
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