SB2018042711 - Remote code execution in WECON LeviStudio HMI Editor and PI Studio HMI Project Programmer

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SB2018042711 - Remote code execution in WECON LeviStudio HMI Editor and PI Studio HMI Project Programmer

Published: April 27, 2018 Updated: May 1, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018042711
CSH 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 vulnerability.


1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-7527)

CWE-ID: CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber


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

The weakness exists due to stack-based buffer overflow when handling malicious input. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References