CVE-2017-12705 Memory corruption in Advantech WebOP
A heap-based buffer overflow in Advantech WebOP allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash the process via a malicious project file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-12705?
CVE-2017-12705 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Advantech WebOP, published on 25 Oct 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A Heap-Based Buffer Overflow issue was discovered in Advantech WebOP. A maliciously crafted project file may be able to trigger a heap-based buffer overflow, which may crash the process and allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-12705?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Advantech Webop.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12705?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-12705 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-2017-12705 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-12705 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rxh2-9c3c-r8f2.