VDB-88548 · CVE-2016-4509 · BID 91524

Eaton ELCSoft up to 2.4.01 File elcsoft.exe memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Eaton ELCSoft up to 2.4.01. This impacts an unknown function of the file elcsoft.exe of the component File Handler. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-4509. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Eaton ELCSoft up to 2.4.01. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown code block of the file elcsoft.exe of the component File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Heap-based buffer overflow in elcsoft.exe in Eaton ELCSoft 2.4.01 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.

The weakness was presented 07/03/2016 with Zero Day Initiative (Website). The advisory is shared for download at ics-cert.us-cert.gov. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-4509 since 05/05/2016. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The requirement for exploitation is a authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 91524†). See VDB-88549 for similar entry. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Timelineinfo

05/05/2016 🔍
06/30/2016 +56 days 🔍
07/03/2016 +3 days 🔍
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07/04/2016 +1 days 🔍
02/15/2019 +956 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ics-cert.us-cert.gov
Organization: Zero Day Initiative
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-4509 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-4509
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-88548
SecurityFocus: 91524 - Eaton ELCSoft Programming Software Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/04/2016 10:07
Updated: 02/15/2019 15:35
Changes: 07/04/2016 10:07 (49), 02/15/2019 15:35 (13)
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Cache ID: 216:126:103

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