Heap-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Advantech WebAccess HMI Designer
CVE-2018-8833

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Ics-cert

Status
Advantech Webaccess Hmi Designer
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 April 2018

What is CVE-2018-8833?

A vulnerability exists in Advantech's WebAccess HMI Designer, specifically in versions 2.1.7.32 and earlier. This issue is due to a heap-based buffer overflow caused by the processing of specially crafted .pm3 files. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code remotely, posing significant security risks to systems utilizing this product.

Affected Version(s)

Advantech WebAccess HMI Designer Advantech WebAccess HMI Designer, Version 2.1.7.32 and prior.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103972
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-114-03
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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