Stack-based buffer overflow in 499ES EtherNet/IP (ENIP) Adaptor Source Code - CVE-2020-25159

 

Stack-based buffer overflow in 499ES EtherNet/IP (ENIP) Adaptor Source Code - CVE-2020-25159

Published: November 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU48523
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-25159
CWE-ID: CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Real Time Automation
Affected software:
499ES EtherNet/IP (ENIP) Adaptor Source Code

Detailed vulnerability 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 unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted packet, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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


How to mitigate CVE-2020-25159

Install updates from vendor's website.

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