#VU69633 Use-after-free in CX-Programmer - CVE-2022-43508

Vulnerability identifier: #VU69633

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-2022-43508

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
CX-Programmer
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: Omron

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted CXP file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

CX-Programmer: 9.77

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External links
https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU92877622/index.html

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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.