Remote code execution in Panasonic FPWIN Pro



Published: 2021-01-06
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-16236
CWE-ID CWE-787
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Control FPWIN Pro
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor Panasonic

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU49293

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16236

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted project file, trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Control FPWIN Pro: 7.5.0.0

External links

http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-21-005-02


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.



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