#VU16649 Improper input validation in Cscape - CVE-2018-19005
Published: December 20, 2018 / Updated: December 21, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU16649
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/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-2018-19005
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Cscape
Cscape
Software vendor:
Horner Automation
Horner Automation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing malicious input. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted POC files to read confidential information and remotely execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Update to version 9.80 SP4.