#VU78244 Heap-based buffer overflow in Honeywell International, Inc products - CVE-2023-23585

Vulnerability identifier: #VU78244

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-23585

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Experion PKS
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration
Experion PlantCruise
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration
Experion LX
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Honeywell International, Inc

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger a 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 updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Experion PKS: before R520.2

Experion LX: before R520.2

Experion PlantCruise: before R520.2

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External links
https://process.honeywell.com
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-194-06

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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.