#VU16239 Use-after-free error in CX-Server and CX-Programmer - CVE-2018-18989
Published: December 5, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU16239
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-18989
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
CX-Server
CX-Programmer
CX-Server
CX-Programmer
Software vendor:
Omron
Omron
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to use-after-free error 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.
Remediation
Update CX-Programmer to version 9.70.
Update CX-Server to version 5.0.24.
Update CX-Server to version 5.0.24.