#VU98737 Use-after-free in Zelio Soft 2 - CVE-2024-8422

Vulnerability identifier: #VU98737

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-2024-8422

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Zelio Soft 2
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Schneider Electric

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted Zelio Soft 2 project file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Zelio Soft 2: before 5.4.2.2

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External links
https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2024-282-06&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2024-282-06.pdf
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-284-14
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1415/

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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.