SB2018110209 - Remote code execution in AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio and InTouch Edge HMI
Published: November 2, 2018
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Description
This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.
1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-17916)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability during tag, alarm, or event related actions such as read and write. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a carefully crafted packet to invoke an arbitrary process and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
2) Empty password in configuration file (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-17914)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to use of empty password in configuration file. A remote unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.