Stack-based buffer overflow in Cscape and Cscape EnvisionRV - CVE-2023-29503

 

Stack-based buffer overflow in Cscape and Cscape EnvisionRV - CVE-2023-29503

Published: May 26, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU76546
CSH Severity: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/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-2023-29503
CWE-ID: CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Cscape
Cscape EnvisionRV
Software vendor:
Horner Automation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when parsing project files. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file, 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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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