SB2019122014 - Remote code execution in WECON PLC Editor
Published: December 20, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019122014
Severity
High
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-18236)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing project files. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted project file, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system under the privileges of the application.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.