#VU9113 Untrusted pointer dereference in Advantech WebAccess - CVE-2017-12719
Published: November 3, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU9113
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-12719
CWE-ID: CWE-822
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Advantech WebAccess
Advantech WebAccess
Software vendor:
Advantech Co., Ltd
Advantech Co., Ltd
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to possibly execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to untrusted pointer dereference. A remote attacker can supply a specially crafted program, cause the application to become unavailable and possibly execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
The weakness exists due to untrusted pointer dereference. A remote attacker can supply a specially crafted program, cause the application to become unavailable and possibly execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.