#VU20346 Stack-based buffer overflow in Alpha5 Smart Loader


Published: 2019-08-21 | Updated: 2019-09-06

Vulnerability identifier: #VU20346

Vulnerability risk: High

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-13520

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Alpha5 Smart Loader
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Fuji Electric

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the affected application when processing SDP files. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted project files, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Alpha5 Smart Loader: All versions


External links
http://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-19-227-02
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-798/


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.


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