Multiple vulnerabilities in Phoenix Contact Automation Worx
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-3461 CVE-2022-3737 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 CWE-125 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Config+ Client/Desktop applications / Other client software PC Worx Client/Desktop applications / Other client software PC Worx Express Client/Desktop applications / Other client software |
| Vendor | Phoenix Contact GmbH |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU69515
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3461
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted file, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsConfig+: 1.89
PC Worx: 1.89
PC Worx Express: 1.89
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:phoenix_contact_gmbh:config_plus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:phoenix_contact_gmbh:config_plus:1.89:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:phoenix_contact_gmbh:pc_worx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:phoenix_contact_gmbh:pc_worx:1.89:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:phoenix_contact_gmbh:pc_worx_express:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:phoenix_contact_gmbh:pc_worx_express:1.89:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2022-048/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU69516
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3737
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted file, trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsConfig+: 1.89
PC Worx: 1.89
PC Worx Express: 1.89
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:phoenix_contact_gmbh:config_plus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:phoenix_contact_gmbh:config_plus:1.89:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:phoenix_contact_gmbh:pc_worx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:phoenix_contact_gmbh:pc_worx:1.89:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:phoenix_contact_gmbh:pc_worx_express:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:phoenix_contact_gmbh:pc_worx_express:1.89:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2022-048/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
