Remote code execution in AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio and InTouch Machine Edition
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2018-10620 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-121 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
AVEVA Edge Server applications / SCADA systems InTouch Edge HMI Server applications / SCADA systems |
| Vendor | AVEVA Software, LLC. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Stack-based buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU13926
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-10620
CWE-ID:
CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to stack-based buffer overflow during tag, alarm, or event related actions such as read and write. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted packet, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationVulnerable software versions
AVEVA Edge: 8.1 - 8.1 SP1
InTouch Edge HMI: 8.1 - 8.1 SP1
External linkshttp://sw.aveva.com/hubfs/assets-2018/pdf/security-bulletin/SecurityBulletin_LFSec128(002).pdf
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
