VDB-96850 · CVE-2016-5805 · BID 94887

Delta Electronics WPLSoft/ISPSoft/PMSoft memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Delta Electronics WPLSoft, ISPSoft and PMSoft. The affected element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2016-5805. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Delta Electronics WPLSoft, ISPSoft and PMSoft (unknown version). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered in Delta Electronics WPLSoft, Versions prior to V2.42.11, ISPSoft, Versions prior to 3.02.11, and PMSoft, Versions prior to2.10.10. There are multiple instances of heap-based buffer overflows that may allow malicious files to cause the execution of arbitrary code or a denial of service.

The bug was discovered 12/13/2016. The weakness was published 02/13/2017 by Ariele Caltabiano (Website). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-5805 since 06/23/2016. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 62 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 94887†). Similar entry is available at VDB-96849. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

06/23/2016 🔍
12/13/2016 +173 days 🔍
12/14/2016 +1 days 🔍
02/13/2017 +61 days 🔍
02/13/2017 +0 days 🔍
02/14/2017 +1 days 🔍
09/01/2020 +1295 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Ariele Caltabiano
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-5805 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-5805
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-96850
SecurityFocus: 94887 - Multiple Delta Electronics Products Local Buffer Overflow and Arbitrary File Access Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-5805 - Delta Electronics - Multiple Products - Multiple Buffer Overflow Issues

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/14/2017 09:06
Updated: 09/01/2020 20:12
Changes: 02/14/2017 09:06 (57), 09/01/2020 20:12 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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