Multiple vulnerabilities in Panasonic KW Watcher

Published: 2023-09-26

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2023-3471 CVE-2023-3472
CWE-ID	CWE-119 CWE-416
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	KW Watcher Client/Desktop applications / Other client software
Vendor	Panasonic

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU81104

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-3471

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 create a specially crafted configuration file, trick the victim into opening it, 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

KW Watcher: 1.00 - 2.82

External links

http://www3.panasonic.biz/ac/j/fasys/software_info/eco/tol_kwwatcher.jsp
http://www3.panasonic.biz/ac/e/fasys/software_info/eco/kwwatcher_versioninfo.jsp
http://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU95549489/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: #VU81105