CVE-2016-8364 Memory corruption in IBHsoftec S7-SoftPLC CPX43 prior to 4.12b
A heap-based buffer overflow in IBHsoftec S7-SoftPLC allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via oversized network packets.
- 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-2016-8364?
CVE-2016-8364 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in IBHsoftec S7-SoftPLC CPX43 prior to 4.12b, published on 13 Feb 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in IBHsoftec S7-SoftPLC prior to 4.12b. Object memory can read a network packet that is larger than the space that is available, a Heap-based Buffer Overflow.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8364?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibhsoftec S7-Softplc.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8364?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-8364 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-2016-8364 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-8364 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g28q-rv7h-98g6.