CVE-2017-16717 Memory corruption in WECON Technology Co., Ltd. LeviStudio HMI
A heap-based buffer overflow in WECON LeviStudio HMI allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
- 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-2017-16717?
CVE-2017-16717 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in WECON Technology Co., Ltd. LeviStudio HMI, published on 20 Dec 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A Heap-based Buffer Overflow issue was discovered in WECON LeviStudio HMI. The heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified, which may allow remote code execution.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16717?
It affects 1 product.
Products include We-Con Levi Studio Hmi.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16717?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16717 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-2017-16717 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16717 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x9gw-7c53-m463.