Input Validation Flaw in Cscape by Horner Automation
CVE-2022-3377

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Horner Automation

Status
Cscape
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 November 2022

What is CVE-2022-3377?

Cscape prior to version 9.90 SP 6 from Horner Automation has a critical flaw where user-supplied data is not properly validated. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by opening a specially crafted FNT file, triggering an uninitialized pointer access that allows out-of-bounds memory read. This could result in arbitrary code execution within the application process, posing a significant risk to system integrity.

Affected Version(s)

Cscape 0 <= 9.90

References

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-277-03
government-resource

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

Credit

Michael Heinzl
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