#VU27622 Heap-based buffer overflow in Advantech WebAccess

Vulnerability identifier: #VU27622

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/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: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Advantech WebAccess
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Advantech Co., Ltd

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the processing of IOCTL 0x00013c80 in BwWebSvc.dll. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page, trigger heap-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 update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Advantech WebAccess: 6.0-2007.06.05 - 9.0.0

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External links
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-631/

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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.