CVE-2010-4740 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted CSV file in SCADA Engine BACnet OPC Client, requiring user interaction to open the file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2010-4740?
CVE-2010-4740 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Feb 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in WTclient.dll in SCADA Engine BACnet OPC Client before 1.0.25 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .csv file, related to a status log message.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4740?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Scadaengine Bacnet Opc Client.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4740?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-4740 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-2010-4740 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-4740 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vp93-v8xp-q5r9.