SB2021070904 - Remote code execution in Phoenix Contact Automationworx
Published: July 9, 2021
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021070904
Severity
High
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Access of Uninitialized Pointer (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-33542)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to an uninitialized pointer issue when processing BCP files. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted BCP file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.