Vulnerability identifier: #VU18996

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-10993

CWE-ID: CWE-822

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
WebAccess/SCADA
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Advantech Co., Ltd

Description

The vulnerability exists due to untrusted pointer dereference when processing data passed to the webvrpcs process, within the 0x2776 IOCTL. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the targeted system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WebAccess/SCADA: 7.2 - 8.3.5

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External links
http://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-19-178-05
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-613/

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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.