Stack-based buffer overflow in Yokogawa WTViewerE

1) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU68384

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-2022-40984

CWE-ID: CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when saving a file containing a long filename. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WTViewerE 761941: 1.31 - 1.61

WTViewerEfree: 1.01 - 1.52

External links

http://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU99955870/index.html
http://cdn.aff.yokogawa.com/8/756/details/Vulnerability_in_YOKOGAWA_application_software_WTViewerE_r0_e.pdf

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 trick the victim to open a a specially crafted file.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.