CVE-2017-6037 Memory corruption in Wecon Technologies LEVI Studio HMI Editor
A heap-based buffer overflow in Wecon LEVI Studio allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a malicious project file.
- 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-2017-6037?
CVE-2017-6037 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Wecon Technologies LEVI Studio HMI Editor, published on 27 Apr 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
A Heap-Based Buffer Overflow issue was discovered in Wecon Technologies LEVI Studio HMI Editor before 1.8.1. This vulnerability causes a buffer overflow when a maliciously crafted project file is run by the system.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6037?
It affects 1 product.
Products include We-Con Levi Studio Hmi Editor.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6037?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-6037 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-2017-6037 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-6037 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Wecon Technologies LEVI Studio HMI Editor
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4mgh-6p2j-75qp.