CVE ID | CVE-2021-38442 |
CVSS SCORE | 8.8, AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
AFFECTED VENDORS |
Fatek Automation |
AFFECTED PRODUCTS |
WinProladder |
VULNERABILITY DETAILS |
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Fatek Automation WinProladder. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must access a compromised device or a device on a compromised network. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of PLC configuration data. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. |
ADDITIONAL DETAILS |
Fatek Automation has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-280-06 |
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE |
|
CREDIT | Natnael Samson (@NattiSamson) |