Out-of-bounds Read in Phoenixcontact Automationworx Software Suite
CVE-2019-12869
An issue was discovered in PHOENIX CONTACT PC Worx through 1.86, PC Worx Express through 1.86, and Config+ through 1.86. A manipulated PC Worx or Config+ project file could lead to an Out-Of-Bounds Read, Information Disclosure, and remote code execution. The attacker needs to get access to an original PC Worx or Config+ project file to be able to manipulate it. After manipulation, the attacker needs to exchange the original file with the manipulated one on the application programming workstation.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.038 (88.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Phoenixcontact Automationworx_software_suite
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- cve@mitre.org (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- cve@mitre.org (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-12869?
- CVE-2019-12869 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phoenixcontact Automationworx Software Suite, classified under Out-of-bounds Read. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2019-06-24.
- How severe is CVE-2019-12869?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.