CVE-2014-9200 in SoMachine
Summary
by MITRE
Stack-based buffer overflow in an unspecified DLL file in a DTM development kit in Schneider Electric Unity Pro, SoMachine, SoMove, SoMove Lite, Modbus Communication Library 2.2.6 and earlier, CANopen Communication Library 1.0.2 and earlier, EtherNet/IP Communication Library 1.0.0 and earlier, EM X80 Gateway DTM (MB TCP/SL), Advantys DTM for OTB, Advantys DTM for STB, KINOS DTM, SOLO DTM, and Xantrex DTMs allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/06/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-9200 represents a critical stack-based buffer overflow affecting multiple Schneider Electric DTM (Device Type Manager) development kits and communication libraries. This flaw exists within an unspecified DLL file that forms part of the Unity Pro software suite and related industrial automation tools. The affected products include SoMachine, SoMove, SoMove Lite, and various communication libraries such as Modbus, CANopen, and EtherNet/IP implementations. The vulnerability impacts the EM X80 Gateway DTM (MB TCP/SL), Advantys DTMs for OTB and STB, KINOS DTM, SOLO DTM, and Xantrex DTMs, creating a widespread security risk across Schneider Electric's industrial automation ecosystem.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from improper bounds checking within the stack memory management of the affected DLL components. When processing incoming data or parameters through the communication protocols supported by these DTMs, the software fails to validate the size of input buffers before copying data onto the stack. This allows an attacker to overflow the allocated stack space and overwrite adjacent memory locations, potentially including return addresses and control data. The flaw operates at the application layer and can be exploited through network-based attacks targeting the communication interfaces supported by these industrial protocols. The buffer overflow creates an exploitable condition that enables arbitrary code execution, fundamentally compromising the integrity and availability of the affected systems.
The operational impact of CVE-2014-9200 extends beyond traditional information technology security concerns into critical industrial control systems environments where these products are deployed. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to industrial automation systems, potentially leading to production disruption, data manipulation, or complete system compromise. The remote exploit capability means that adversaries can target these systems from external networks without requiring physical access, making the attack surface significantly broader than local exploitation scenarios. Organizations using these industrial control systems face potential risks including process control interference, safety system compromise, and unauthorized access to sensitive operational data, particularly in critical infrastructure sectors such as manufacturing, energy, and process control environments.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2014-9200 should prioritize immediate patching of affected Schneider Electric products through official firmware and software updates. Organizations must implement network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure of affected systems to untrusted networks, particularly focusing on industrial protocol communication ports. The implementation of network monitoring and intrusion detection systems can help identify potential exploitation attempts through anomalous traffic patterns associated with buffer overflow attacks. Security teams should also consider disabling unnecessary communication protocols and services within affected systems, while conducting comprehensive vulnerability assessments of the entire industrial control network. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-121 Stack-based Buffer Overflow and maps to ATT&CK techniques including T1059 Command and Scripting Interpreter and T1133 External Remote Services, emphasizing the need for both defensive measures and operational security improvements in industrial environments.