Schneider Electric ProClima F1BookView ActiveX Control SetValidationRule Method Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Schneider Electric ProClima. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the SetValidationRule method of the F1BookView control. A buffer overrun occurs when a long string is passed by the user to the method. An attacker could leverage this flaw to execute code under the context of the process.
Additional Details
Schneider Electric has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-15-335-02
Disclosure Timeline
- 2015-07-28 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2015-12-08 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Fritz Sands - HP Zero Day Initiative
