File parsing Type Confusion Remote code execution vulerability
CVE-2020-6656

5.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Eaton
Status
Easysoft Software
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 January 2021

Summary

Eaton's easySoft software v7.xx prior to v7.22 are susceptible to file parsing type confusion remote code execution vulnerability. A malicious entity can execute a malicious code or make the application crash by tricking user upload a malformed .E70 file in the application. The vulnerability arises due to improper validation of user data supplied through E70 file which is causing Type Confusion.

Affected Version(s)

easySoft Software v7.xx prior to v7.22

References

https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insi...
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1441/
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1442/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Eaton would like to thank Francis Provencher from ZDI
.