SB2017101304 - Remote code execution in WECON LeviStudio HMI Editor



SB2017101304 - Remote code execution in WECON LeviStudio HMI Editor

Published: October 13, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017101304
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13999)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition or possibly execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to multiple stack-based buffer overflows when the application does not verify string size before copying to memory. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and cause the system crash or execute arbitrary code.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.