ICONICS GENESIS64 GraphWorX64 TDFX File Parsing Deserialization Of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

August 3rd, 2022

Vulnerability Details

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of ICONICS GENESIS64. 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 parsing of TDFX files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Additional Details

ICONICS has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-202-04

Disclosure Timeline

  • 2022-04-14 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2022-08-03 - Coordinated public release of advisory

Credit

Alex Birnberg of Zymo Security

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