#VU17005 Untrusted pointer dereference in LAquis SCADA - CVE-2018-19029

Vulnerability identifier: #VU17005

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-2018-19029

CWE-ID: CWE-822

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
LAquis SCADA
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Leão Consultoria e Desenvolvimento de Sistemas

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to untrusted pointer dereference. A remote attacker can supply a pointer for a controlled memory address to trigger data exfiltration, cause a system crash or execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Update to version 4.1.0.4150.

Vulnerable software versions

LAquis SCADA: 4.1.0.3870

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External links
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-015-01

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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.