#VU20457 Use-after-free in Arena


Published: 2019-08-29 | Updated: 2019-12-10

Vulnerability identifier: #VU20457

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: CVE-2019-13510

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Arena
Server applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: Rockwell Automation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing the Arena files. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted Arena file and crash the application or execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Arena: 14.50.00 - 16.00.00


External links
http://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-19-213-05
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-999/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-998/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-1000/


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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