#VU11779 Type confusion in Omron products - CVE-2018-7530 

 

#VU11779 Type confusion in Omron products - CVE-2018-7530

Published: April 12, 2018


Vulnerability identifier: #VU11779
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-2018-7530
CWE-ID: CWE-843
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
CX-One
CX-FLnet
CX-Protocol
CX-Programmer
Network Configurator
CX-Server
Switch Box Utility
Software vendor:
Omron

Description

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

The weakness exists due to type confusion. A remote attacker can parse specially crafted project files, allow the pointer to call an incorrect object and execute arbitrary code.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Remediation

Update CX-FLnet to 1.10, CX-Protocol to 1.993, CX-Programmer to 9.66, Common Module including CX-Server to 5.0.23, Network Configurator to 3.64 and Switch Box Utility to 1.69.

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