Remote code execution in AVEVA InTouch

1) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU13927

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-2018-10628

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

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to stack-based buffer overflow on a locale not using a dot floating point separator. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted packet, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code under the privileges of the InTouch View process.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Vulnerable software versions

InTouch: 2014 R2 SP1 - 2017 Update 2

External links

http://sw.aveva.com/hubfs/assets-2018/pdf/security-bulletin/SecurityBulletin_LFSec127(003).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.