#VU88991 Free of Pointer not at Start of Buffer in CX-One and Automation Software Sysmac Studio - CVE-2024-31413

Vulnerability identifier: #VU88991

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-2024-31413

CWE-ID: CWE-761

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
CX-One
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications
Automation Software Sysmac Studio
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances

Vendor: Omron

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to free of pointer not at start of buffer. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted project file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

CX-One: 4.61.1

Automation Software Sysmac Studio: 1.56

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External links
https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU98274902/index.html
https://www.fa.omron.co.jp/product/security/assets/pdf/en/OMSR-2024-002_en.pdf

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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.