Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in Advantech WebAccess HMI Designer
CVE-2020-16211

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Advantech
Status
Advantech Webaccess Hmi Designer
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 August 2020

Summary

Advantech WebAccess HMI Designer has an out-of-bounds read vulnerability affecting versions 2.1.9.31 and earlier. This issue arises from the processing of specially crafted project files, which could allow an attacker to exploit the vulnerability to read sensitive information that should not be accessible. Proper security measures should be implemented to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Advantech WebAccess HMI Designer Versions 2.1.9.31 and prior

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-219-02
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-957/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
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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