CVE-2013-2785 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted packets to the CIMPLICITY WebView component, posing a critical risk to industrial control systems.

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-2013-2785?

CVE-2013-2785 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Jul 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple buffer overflows in CimWebServer.exe in the WebView component in GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy HMI/SCADA - CIMPLICITY before 8.0 SIM 27, 8.1 before SIM 25, and 8.2 before SIM 19, and Proficy Process Systems with CIMPLICITY, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted data in packets to TCP port 10212, aka ZDI-CAN-1621 and ZDI-CAN-1624.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-2785?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Ge Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi\/Scada Cimplicity, Ge Intelligent Platforms Proficy Process Systems With Cimplicity.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2785?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-2785 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-2013-2785 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-2785 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rrxc-8qxg-r958.

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