#VU29164 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in GENESIS64 and GENESIS32 - CVE-2020-12009

Vulnerability identifier: #VU29164

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12009

CWE-ID: CWE-502

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 the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure input validation when processing serialized data in GenBroker64/GenBroker32 component in Workbench Pack-and-Go function. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted PKGX files to execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GENESIS64: 10.5

GENESIS32: 8.0 - 9.2

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External links
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-20-170-03
https://iconics.com/Support/CERT
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-777/

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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.