#VU29164 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in GENESIS64 and GENESIS32


Published: 2020-06-19 | Updated: 2020-07-01

Vulnerability identifier: #VU29164

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-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


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


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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