#VU67921 Access of Uninitialized Pointer in Cscape - CVE-2022-3378

Vulnerability identifier: #VU67921

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-2022-3378

CWE-ID: CWE-824

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cscape
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Horner Automation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to uninitialized pointer access within the parsing of FNT files. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cscape: 9.90 SP7

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External links
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-22-277-03

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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.