CVE-2018-5452

7.5 highEPSS 2.2%

A Stack-based Buffer Overflow issue was discovered in Emerson Process Management ControlWave Micro Process Automation Controller: ControlWave Micro [ProConOS v.4.01.280] firmware: CWM v.05.78.00 and prior. A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability caused by sending crafted packets on Port 20547 could force the PLC to change its state into halt mode.

Severity

CVSS 3.1

7.5 high

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS: 2.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days; higher than 82% of CVEs (scores of 2026-10-31)
CWEs: CWE-787, CWE-121
Published: 2018-03-07
Modified: 2026-06-17
Record from: the NVD, synced 2026-10-19

Affected

emerson:controlwave_micro_firmware

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103180
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-058-03
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103180
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-058-03

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