Heap-based buffer overflow in CNCSoft ScreenEditor - CVE-2019-10982

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing specially crafted project files and lack of user input validation before copying data from project files onto the heap. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted project file, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Affected software

How to mitigate CVE-2019-10982

External References

• https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-19-192-01

Related Security Bulletins

• Heap-based buffer overflow in CNCSoft ScreenEditor