#VU47632 Out-of-bounds read in LAquis SCADA


Published: 2020-10-14 | Updated: 2020-10-14

Vulnerability identifier: #VU47632

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-25188

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
LAquis SCADA
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Leão Consultoria e Desenvolvimento de Sistemas

Description

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

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

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

LAquis SCADA: All versions


External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-20-287-02
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1244/


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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