CVE-2018-12086: OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua High Severity Vulnerability That Affects Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-782p-53wq-cxmj
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-787
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2018-12086 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) high severity vulnerability that affects vulnerability (CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write) affecting OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua libraries in the NuGet ecosystem. The issue involves high severity vulnerability that affects opcfoundation.netstandard.opc.ua. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.4.353.15.

CVE-2018-12086 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2018-12086
GHSA Identifier GHSA-782p-53wq-cxmj
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write
Affected Product OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua
Package Ecosystem NuGet
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2018-12086

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua fixed: 1.4.353.15 
Upgrade OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua to 1.4.353.15
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2018-12086, inspect your project dependencies for OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua:

inspect dependencies for OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.4.353.15), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write, where the product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. In OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Buffer overflow in OPC UA applications allows remote attackers to trigger a stack overflow with carefully structured requests.

CVE-2018-12086 Affected OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.4.353.15
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua
nuget/OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua
NuGet
< 1.4.353.15
1.4.353.15

References

NVD — CVE-2018-12086 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-12086
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-782p-53wq-cxmj
OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua Security Information SECURITY
https://opcfoundation-onlineapplications.org/faq/SecurityBulletins/OPC_Foundation_Security_Bulletin_CVE-2018-12086.pdf
OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua Security Information SECURITY
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4359
OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00027.html
OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105538
OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041909

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-12086?
CVE-2018-12086 is a security vulnerability in OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua involving High severity vulnerability that affects OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua under CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write.
Which OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.4.353.15 across affected packages: OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.
What version fixes CVE-2018-12086?
Upgrading to 1.4.353.15 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua affected?
Yes, OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua is affected in releases prior to 1.4.353.15. Upgrade your dependency to 1.4.353.15 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-12086?
CVE-2018-12086 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2018-12086?
CVE-2018-12086 is classified under CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write (The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.).
How can I check NuGet dependencies for CVE-2018-12086?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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