CVE-2014-0779 Memory corruption in ClearSCADA

Medium 6.8 Published 14 Mar 2014 Updated 24 Sep 2025

Remote attackers can crash the SCADA server by sending a crafted OPF file, 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-2014-0779?

CVE-2014-0779 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Schneider Electric ClearSCADA, published on 14 Mar 2014. 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

The PLC driver in ServerMain.exe in the Kepware KepServerEX 4 component in Schneider Electric StruxureWare SCADA Expert ClearSCADA 2010 R2 build 71.4165, 2010 R2.1 build 71.4325, 2010 R3 build 72.4560, 2010 R3.1 build 72.4644, 2013 R1 build 73.4729, 2013 R1.1 build 73.4832, 2013 R1.1a build 73.4903, 2013 R1.2 build 73.4955, and 2013 R2 build 74.5094 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted OPF file (aka project file).

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-0779?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Aveva Clearscada.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0779?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-0779 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-2014-0779 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-0779 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w3fm-7p4x-vf2h.