Advantech WebAccess 5.0/6.0 format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Advantech WebAccess 5.0/6.0. The impacted element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to format string. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2012-0242. In addition, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Advantech WebAccess 5.0/6.0 (SCADA Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Format string vulnerability in Advantech/BroadWin WebAccess before 7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a message string.

The weakness was presented 02/21/2012 by Luigi Auriemma with Information and Communication Security Technology (Website). The advisory is available at us-cert.gov. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-0242 since 12/21/2011. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 11895 (Advantech/BroadWin WebAccess Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 5.0 eliminates this vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 12258.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (73282), Exploit-DB (17772), SecurityFocus (BID 52051†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-34687†). See VDB-60302, VDB-60301, VDB-60300 and VDB-60299 for similar entries. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WebAccess 5.0
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12/21/2011 🔍
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03/19/2012 +27 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: advantech.com

Advisory: us-cert.gov
Researcher: Luigi Auriemma
Organization: Information and Communication Security Technology
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2012-0242 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-0242
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-60298
X-Force: 73282
SecurityFocus: 52051 - Advantech WebAccess Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 34687 - Advantech/BroadWin WebAccess Before 7.0 Format String Vulnerability via a Crafted Message String, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 07/03/2025 16:51
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (55), 04/10/2017 12:01 (11), 07/03/2025 16:51 (26)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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