CVE-2019-10978 Memory corruption in Red Lion Controls Crimson (Windows configuration software)

Low 3.3 Published 23 Sep 2019 Updated 2 Jun 2026

A user opening a malicious file can trigger memory corruption, potentially allowing arbitrary code execution in Red Lion Controls Crimson.

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

What is CVE-2019-10978?

CVE-2019-10978 is a low-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Red Lion Controls Crimson (Windows configuration software), published on 23 Sep 2019. 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

Red Lion Controls Crimson, version 3.0 and prior and version 3.1 prior to release 3112.00, allow multiple vulnerabilities to be exploited when a valid user opens a specially crafted, malicious input file that operates outside of the designated memory area.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-10978?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Redlion Crimson.

How do I fix CVE-2019-10978?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-10978 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-2019-10978 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-10978 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-93rj-gqf3-wfm3.