Arbitrary Code Overwrite in NREL EnergyPlus Software
CVE-2019-10974

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (nrel)

Status
Energyplus
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 July 2019

What is CVE-2019-10974?

The NREL EnergyPlus software versions prior to 8.6.0 have a vulnerability that allows an exception handler to be overwritten with arbitrary code. This flaw can potentially enable an attacker to execute malicious code within the context of the application, risking the integrity and confidentiality of the system.

Affected Version(s)

EnergyPlus Versions 8.6.0 and possibly prior versions

References

https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-19-204-02
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2019-10974 : Arbitrary Code Overwrite in NREL EnergyPlus Software