#VU16939 Type confusion in CX-Protocol - CVE-2018-19027
Published: January 10, 2019 / Updated: January 11, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU16939
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-2018-19027
CWE-ID: CWE-843
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
CX-Protocol
CX-Protocol
Software vendor:
Omron
Omron
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to type confusion when processing project files. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into processing a specially crafted project file, trigger type confusion error and execute code under the privileges of the application.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Update to version 2.01.