SB2019031414 - Remote code execution in LAquis SCADA



SB2019031414 - Remote code execution in LAquis SCADA

Published: March 14, 2019 Updated: August 22, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019031414
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 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-6536)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing ELS files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted ELS file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger out-of-bounds and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.