CVE-2013-0674 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the RegReader ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to trigger.

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-2013-0674?

CVE-2013-0674 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Mar 2013. 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

Buffer overflow in the RegReader ActiveX control in Siemens WinCC before 7.2, as used in SIMATIC PCS7 before 8.0 SP1 and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long parameter.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-0674?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Siemens Simatic Pcs7, Siemens Wincc.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0674?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-0674 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-2013-0674 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-0674 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mv5c-27hj-78v9.

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