CVE-2017-7965 Memory corruption in SoMachine HVAC Programming Software

High 7.3 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in Schneider Electric's SoMachine HVAC programming software allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-7965?

CVE-2017-7965 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Schneider Electric SE SoMachine HVAC Programming Software, published on 7 Jun 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Programming Software executable AlTracePrint.exe, in Schneider Electric's SoMachine HVAC v2.1.0 for Modicon M171/M172 Controller.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7965?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Schneider-Electric Somachine Hvac.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7965?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7965 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-2017-7965 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7965 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wrhf-4vr6-m63g.

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