#VU25446 Heap-based buffer overflow in OpenEnterprise - CVE-2020-6970
Published: February 19, 2020 / Updated: March 24, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU25446
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-6970
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
OpenEnterprise
OpenEnterprise
Software vendor:
Emerson
Emerson
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing scripts. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted script, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the OpenEnterprise Server.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Note: The following versions of OpenEnterprise SCADA Server are affected:
- OpenEnterprise Server 2.83 is affected if Modbus or ROC Interfaces have been installed and are in use
- OpenEnterprise 3.1 through 3.3.3, all versions
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.