Out-of-bounds write in E-Designer - CVE-2017-9634
Published: August 2, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU7650
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-2017-9634
CWE-ID: CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Mitsubishi Electric
Affected software:
E-Designer
E-Designer
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
The weakness exists due to out-of-bounds write in two 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 out-of-bounds write in two 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.
How to mitigate CVE-2017-9634
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.