CVE-2019-13520 Memory corruption in Alpha5 Smart Loader
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted project files in Alpha5 Smart Loader due to buffer overflows.
- 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-2019-13520?
CVE-2019-13520 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Alpha5 Smart Loader, published on 20 Aug 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
Multiple buffer overflow issues have been identified in Alpha5 Smart Loader: All versions prior to 4.2. An attacker could use specially crafted project files to overflow the buffer and execute code under the privileges of the application.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-13520?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Fujielectric Alpha5 Smart Loader Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13520?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-13520 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-2019-13520 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-13520 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Alpha5 Smart Loader
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mcm5-cjrc-wj5f.