#VU44133 Buffer overflow in GENESIS32 and BizViz - CVE-2011-5089

Vulnerability identifier: #VU44133

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2011-5089

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
GENESIS32
Server applications / SCADA systems
BizViz
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: ICONICS, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Buffer overflow in the Security Login ActiveX controls in ICONICS GENESIS32 8.05, 9.0, 9.1, and 9.2 and BizViz 8.05, 9.0, 9.1, and 9.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a long password.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GENESIS32: 8.05 - 9.2

BizViz: 8.05 - 9.2

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External links
https://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-11-182-02.pdf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74932

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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.