Vulnerability identifier: #VU19527

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-10974

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
EnergyPlus
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to the application fails to prevent an exception handler from being overwritten with arbitrary code. A local authenticated attacker can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system or cause a denial-of-service condition.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

EnergyPlus: 8.1.1 - 8.6.0

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External links
http://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-19-204-02

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.