Vulnerability identifier: #VU16238
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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
CX-Server
Web applications /
Other software
CX-Programmer
Server applications /
Application servers
Vendor: Omron
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to stack-based buffer overflows when handling malicious input. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into processing a specially crafted project file, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Update CX-Programmer to version 9.70.
Update CX-Server to version 5.0.24.
Vulnerable software versions
CX-Server: 5.0.22 - 5.0.23
CX-Programmer: 9.65 - 9.66
External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-338-01
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.