Vulnerability identifier: #VU10818

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-2018-5476

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Delta Industrial Automation DOPSoft
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Delta Electronics, Inc.

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 input. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted .dop or .dpb files, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Delta Industrial Automation DOPSoft: All versions

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External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-060-03

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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.