#VU12811 Heap-based buffer overflow in Delta Industrial Automation TPEditor - CVE-2018-8871

Vulnerability identifier: #VU12811

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8871

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Delta Industrial Automation TPEditor
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Delta Electronics, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to heap-based buffer overflow when parsing a malformed program file. A remote unauthenticated attacker can supply a specially crafted input, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Delta Industrial Automation TPEditor: 1.89

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External links
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-137-04

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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.