#VU65753 Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere in GENESIS64 and GraphWorX64 - CVE-2022-33317

Vulnerability identifier: #VU65753

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: CVE-2022-33317

CWE-ID: CWE-829

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
GENESIS64
Server applications / SCADA systems
GraphWorX64
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: ICONICS, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted GDFX file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GENESIS64: 10.97 - 10.97.1

GraphWorX64: 10.97.1

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External links
https://jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU96480474/index.html
https://www.mitsubishielectric.com/en/psirt/vulnerability/pdf/2022-008_en.pdf
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1162/

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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.