Multiple vulnerabilities in Phoenix Contact Automation Worx



Published: 2022-11-23
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2022-3461
CVE-2022-3737
CWE-ID CWE-119
CWE-125
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Config+
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

PC Worx
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

PC Worx Express
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor Phoenix Contact GmbH

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU69515

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-2022-3461

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

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. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted file, trigger memory corruption 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

Config+: 1.89

PC Worx: 1.89

PC Worx Express: 1.89

External links

http://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2022-048/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

2) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU69516

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3737

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted file, trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Config+: 1.89

PC Worx: 1.89

PC Worx Express: 1.89

External links

http://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2022-048/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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



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