Remote code execution in Omron CX-One CX-Protocol



Published: 2019-01-11
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-19027
CWE-ID CWE-843
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		CX-Protocol
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor Omron

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Type confusion

EUVDB-ID: #VU16939

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-19027

CWE-ID: CWE-843 - Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to type confusion when processing project files. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into processing a specially crafted project file, trigger type confusion error and execute code under the privileges of the application.

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

Mitigation

Update to version 2.01.

Vulnerable software versions

CX-Protocol: before 2.01

CPE2.3 External links

http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-010-02

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?



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