CVE-2014-9189 Memory corruption in Experion PKS

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Stack-based buffer overflows in Honeywell Experion PKS allow remote attackers to execute code or cause denial of service.

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-2014-9189?

CVE-2014-9189 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Honeywell Experion PKS, published on 25 Mar 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities were found in Honeywell Experion PKS all versions prior to R400.6, all versions prior to R410.6, and all versions prior to R430.2 modules that could lead to possible remote code execution, dynamic memory corruption, or denial of service. Honeywell strongly encourages and recommends all customers running unsupported versions of EKPS prior to R400 to upgrade to a supported version.

Weakness: CWE-119, CWE-121

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-9189?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Honeywell Experion Process Knowledge System.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9189?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-9189 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-2014-9189 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-9189 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-74pv-2x2q-87g8.

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