CVE-2019-13522 Memory corruption in EZ PLC Editor
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious project file in EZ PLC Editor.
- 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-2019-13522?
CVE-2019-13522 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in EZ PLC Editor, published on 4 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
An attacker could use a specially crafted project file to corrupt the memory and execute code under the privileges of the EZ PLC Editor Versions 1.8.41 and prior.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-13522?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ezautomation Ez Plc Editor.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13522?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-13522 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-2019-13522 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-13522 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gr48-cxj2-3wrg.