#VU65761 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in ICONICS, Inc. products - CVE-2022-33320

Vulnerability identifier: #VU65761

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-2022-33320

CWE-ID: CWE-502

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
GENESIS64
Server applications / SCADA systems
Energy AnalytiX
Server applications / SCADA systems
IoTWorX
Server applications / SCADA systems
GraphWorX64
Server applications / SCADA systems
GenBrokerX64
Server applications / SCADA systems
Hyper Historian
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software
MobileHMI
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor: ICONICS, Inc.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insecure input validation when processing serialized data. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PKGX file 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

GENESIS64: 10.97 - 10.97.1

Hyper Historian: 10.97 - 10.97.1

Energy AnalytiX: 10.90 - 10.97.1

IoTWorX: 10.97 - 10.97.1

MobileHMI: 10.90 - 10.97.1

GraphWorX64: 10.97.1

GenBrokerX64: 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-22-1163/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-343/

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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.