Vulnerability identifier: #VU13927

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-10628

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
InTouch
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: AVEVA Software, LLC.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to stack-based buffer overflow on a locale not using a dot floating point separator. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted packet, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code under the privileges of the InTouch View process.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Vulnerable software versions

InTouch: 2014 R2 SP1 - 2017 Update 2

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External links
http://sw.aveva.com/hubfs/assets-2018/pdf/security-bulletin/SecurityBulletin_LFSec127(003).pdf

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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.