#VU72730 Use-after-free in Kostac PLC Programming Software - CVE-2023-22424
Published: March 3, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU72730
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/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-2023-22424
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Kostac PLC Programming Software
Kostac PLC Programming Software
Software vendor:
JTEKT ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
JTEKT ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted project file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.