Vulnerability identifier: #VU29642

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12498

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PC Worx
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software
PC Worx Express
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Phoenix Contact GmbH

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

PC Worx: 1.87

PC Worx Express: 1.87

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External links
http://cert.vde.com/de-de/advisories/vde-2020-023

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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, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.