Vulnerability identifier: #VU29162
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
GENESIS64
Server applications /
SCADA systems
GENESIS32
Server applications /
SCADA systems
Vendor: ICONICS, Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input in VariantClear in GenBroker64/GenBroker32 component. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted communication packet, trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
GENESIS64: 10.5
GENESIS32: 8.0 - 9.2
External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-20-170-03
http://iconics.com/Support/CERT
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-778/
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.