CVE-2008-0176 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 29 Jan 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow in the GE Fanuc CIMPLICITY HMI SCADA system.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-0176?

CVE-2008-0176 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Jan 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Heap-based buffer overflow in w32rtr.exe in GE Fanuc CIMPLICITY HMI SCADA system 7.0 before 7.0 SIM 9, and earlier versions before 6.1 SP6 Hot fix - 010708_162517_6106, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0176?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ge Fanuc Cimplicity.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0176?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0176 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2008-0176 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0176 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7wpp-cm3h-c84r.