#VU7649 Heap-based buffer overflow in E-Designer - CVE-2017-9636
Published: August 2, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU7649
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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-2017-9636
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
E-Designer
E-Designer
Software vendor:
Mitsubishi Electric
Mitsubishi Electric
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
The weakness exists due to heap-based buffer overflow in five code sections. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
The weakness exists due to heap-based buffer overflow in five code sections. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Mitsubishi recommends the following actions to mitigate these vulnerabilities:
- Use E-Designer in a safe, firewalled network.
- Replace E-Designer HMIs with interfaces built with Mitsubishi’s new product, GT Works. E-Designer has been discontinued.