Vulnerability identifier: #VU10008

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-16739

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
LeviStudio HMI
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: WECON Technology Co., Ltd.

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

The weakness exists due to stack-based buffer overflow when handling malicious file.A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Update to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

LeviStudio HMI: All versions

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External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-011-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.