#VU21046 Stack-based buffer overflow in Delta Industrial Automation TPEditor - CVE-2019-13540

Vulnerability identifier: #VU21046

Vulnerability 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-2019-13540

CWE-ID: CWE-121

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 a boundary error when processing specially crafted project files. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted file, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Delta Industrial Automation TPEditor: 1.94

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External links
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-19-253-01

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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.