Buffer overflow in We-Con Plc Editor
CVE-2019-18236
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.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.028 (84.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- We-con Plc_editor — versions 1.3.5
- N/a Wecon Plc Editor — versions Version 1.3.5_20190129
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov (US Government Resource, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-18236?
- CVE-2019-18236 is a high-severity vulnerability in We-Con Plc Editor, classified under Stack-based Buffer Overflow. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2019-12-23.
- How severe is CVE-2019-18236?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.