Vulnerability identifier: #VU83635

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5908

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Kepware KepServerEX
Server applications / Other server solutions
ThingWorx Kepware Server
Server applications / Other server solutions
ThingWorx Industrial Connectivity
Server applications / Other server solutions
ThingWorx Kepware Edge
Server applications / Other server solutions
OPC Aggregator
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: PTC

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack or leak information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Kepware KepServerEX: 6.14.263.0

ThingWorx Kepware Server: 6.14.263.0

ThingWorx Industrial Connectivity: All versions

ThingWorx Kepware Edge: 1.7

OPC Aggregator: 6.14

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External links
http://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-334-03
http://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/CS405439

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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.