CVE-2016-5796 Memory corruption in Fatek Automation Designer 2.1.2.2
Attackers can cause crashes or execute arbitrary code in Fatek Automation Designer via improper memory buffer restrictions.
- 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-2016-5796?
CVE-2016-5796 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Fatek Automation Designer 2.1.2.2, published on 13 Feb 2017. 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
An issue was discovered in Fatek Automation PM Designer V3 Version 2.1.2.2, and Automation FV Designer Version 1.2.8.0. Sending additional valid packets could allow the attacker to cause a crash or to execute arbitrary code, because of Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5796?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Fatek Automation Fv Designer, Fatek Automation Pm Designer.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5796?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-5796 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-2016-5796 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-5796 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Fatek Automation Designer 2.1.2.2
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r32q-9r5f-6p8f.