CVE-2017-9629 Memory corruption in Schneider Electric Wonderware ArchestrA Logger

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code with high privileges via a stack-based buffer overflow in Schneider Electric Wonderware ArchestrA Logger.

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-2017-9629?

CVE-2017-9629 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Schneider Electric Wonderware ArchestrA Logger, published on 7 Jul 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 Wonderware ArchestrA Logger, versions 2017.426.2307.1 and prior. The stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified, which may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of a highly privileged account.

Weakness: CWE-119, CWE-121

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9629?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Schneider-Electric Wonderware Archestra Logger.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9629?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-9629 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-2017-9629 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9629 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c74f-9vf5-2gh6.

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