CVE-2016-4529 Code injection in n/a

High 7.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a vulnerable ActiveX control in Schneider Electric SoMachine HVAC software.

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-2016-4529?

CVE-2016-4529 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jul 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An unspecified ActiveX control in Schneider Electric SoMachine HVAC Programming Software for M171/M172 Controllers before 2.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, related to the INTERFACESAFE_FOR_UNTRUSTED_CALLER (aka safe for scripting) flag.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4529?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Schneider-Electric Somachine Hvac Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4529?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4529 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2016-4529 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4529 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wh2j-cwv9-298v.

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