#VU49348 Type Confusion in EASYsoft - CVE-2020-6656

Vulnerability identifier: #VU49348

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-2020-6656

CWE-ID: CWE-843

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
EASYsoft
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Eaton

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted .E70 file to the application, trigger a type confusion error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

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

Vulnerable software versions

EASYsoft: 7.20

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External links
https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-bulletins/easySoft-eaton-vulnerability-advisory.pdf
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1441/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1442/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1444/

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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.