SB2017110305 - Remote code execution in Advantech WebAccess



SB2017110305 - Remote code execution in Advantech WebAccess

Published: November 3, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017110305
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-14016)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper validation of the length of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can trick the victim into loading a specially crafted input, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

2) Untrusted pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-12719)

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

The weakness exists due to untrusted pointer dereference. A remote attacker can supply a specially crafted program, cause the application to become unavailable and possibly execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.