VDB-147612 · CVE-2019-18236 · GCVE-0-2019-18236

PLC Editor 1.3.5_20190129 Project File stack-based overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in PLC Editor 1.3.5_20190129. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Project File Handler. The manipulation results in stack-based overflow. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2019-18236. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in PLC Editor 1.3.5_20190129. Affected is an unknown part of the component Project File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a stack-based overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-121. A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function). This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist when the PLC Editor Version 1.3.5_20190129 processes project files. An attacker could use a specially crafted project file to exploit and execute code under the privileges of the application.

The weakness was disclosed 12/23/2019. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-18236 since 10/22/2019. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Name

PLC Editor

Version

1.3.5_20190129

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.5

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Stack-based overflow
CWE: CWE-121 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/22/2019 🔍
12/23/2019 +62 days 🔍
12/24/2019 +1 days 🔍
03/16/2024 +1544 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: us-cert.gov
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-18236 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-18236
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-147612

Entryinfo

Created: 12/24/2019 07:41
Updated: 03/16/2024 14:23
Changes: 12/24/2019 07:41 (34), 12/24/2019 07:46 (17), 03/16/2024 14:23 (3)
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