Multiple vulnerabilities in JTEKT ELECTRONICS Kostac PLC Programming Software



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2023-41374
CVE-2023-41375
CWE-ID CWE-415
CWE-416
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Kostac PLC Programming Software
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor JTEKT ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Double Free

EUVDB-ID: #VU80815

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-41374

CWE-ID: CWE-415 - Double Free

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 trick a victim to open a specially crafted project file, trigger double free error 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

Kostac PLC Programming Software: - - 1.6.11.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU95282683/index.html


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) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU80816

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-41375

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted project file and exeutearbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Kostac PLC Programming Software: - - 1.6.11.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU95282683/index.html


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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