CVE-2017-14024 Memory corruption in Schneider Electric InduSoft Web Studio and InTouch Machine Edition

Critical 9.8 Published 13 Nov 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

A stack-based buffer overflow in Schneider Electric SCADA software allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with high privileges.

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-2017-14024?

CVE-2017-14024 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Schneider Electric InduSoft Web Studio and InTouch Machine Edition, published on 13 Nov 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A Stack-based Buffer Overflow issue was discovered in Schneider Electric InduSoft Web Studio v8.0 SP2 Patch 1 and prior versions, and InTouch Machine Edition v8.0 SP2 Patch 1 and prior versions. The stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified, which may allow remote code execution with high privileges.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14024?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Schneider-Electric Wonderware Indusoft Web Studio, Schneider-Electric Wonderware Intouch.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14024?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14024 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-2017-14024 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14024 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2jvh-v7p9-q42p.