Vulnerability identifier: #VU25417

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 9.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8012

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Unified Infrastructure Management
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Broadcom

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 robot (controller) component. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

The robot versions below 7.97HF8, 9.20HF9 and 9.20SHF9 are affected.

Mitigation

Vendor recommends to update to the following solutions to address the vulnerability:

robot_update patches 7.97HF8 (or above), 9.20HF9 (or above), and 9.20SHF9 (or above)

Vulnerable software versions

Unified Infrastructure Management: 9.20

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External links
http://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/product-content/status/announcement-documents/2019/ca20200205-01-security-notice-for-ca-unified-infrastructure-management.html

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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. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.