CVE-2020-10646 in V-Server
Summary
by MITRE
Fuji Electric V-Server Lite all versions prior to 4.0.9.0 contains a heap based buffer overflow. The buffer allocated to read data, when parsing VPR files, is too small.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/09/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2020-10646 affects Fuji Electric V-Server Lite versions prior to 4.0.9.0 and represents a critical heap-based buffer overflow condition that arises during the parsing of VPR files. This flaw exists within the memory management implementation where a buffer is allocated insufficient size to accommodate the data being read from VPR file formats, creating a scenario where maliciously crafted input can exceed the allocated memory boundaries and overwrite adjacent memory regions.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and memory allocation practices within the VPR file parser component of the V-Server Lite software. When the application processes VPR files, it allocates a fixed-size buffer to store incoming data without proper bounds checking or dynamic allocation based on actual data requirements. This approach violates fundamental security principles and creates a predictable memory corruption scenario that adversaries can exploit through carefully constructed malicious VPR files.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents significant risks to industrial control systems and manufacturing environments where Fuji Electric V-Server Lite is deployed. The heap overflow condition can lead to arbitrary code execution, system instability, and potential denial of service scenarios that could disrupt critical manufacturing processes. Attackers exploiting this vulnerability could gain unauthorized access to industrial control systems, potentially compromising the integrity of production data and operational processes.
The impact of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-122, which specifically addresses heap-based buffer overflow conditions, and demonstrates characteristics consistent with ATT&CK technique T1203, involving the exploitation of input validation weaknesses to achieve privilege escalation or code execution. Organizations utilizing V-Server Lite systems face heightened risk during industrial cybersecurity assessments and penetration testing activities, as this vulnerability represents a common entry point for attackers targeting operational technology environments.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate deployment of Fuji Electric's patched version 4.0.9.0 or later, which addresses the buffer allocation issue through proper bounds checking and dynamic memory management. Network segmentation and access controls should be implemented to limit exposure of V-Server Lite systems to untrusted networks, while regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify similar issues in other industrial control system components. Additionally, implementing intrusion detection systems specifically configured to monitor for anomalous VPR file processing activities can provide early warning of potential exploitation attempts.