CVE-2019-13540 Memory corruption in TPEditor

High 7.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening specially crafted project files in Delta Electronics TPEditor.

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-2019-13540?

CVE-2019-13540 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Delta Electronics TPEditor, published on 11 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

Delta Electronics TPEditor, Versions 1.94 and prior. Multiple stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities may be exploited by processing specially crafted project files, which may allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-121

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-13540?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Deltaww Tpeditor.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13540?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-13540 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-2019-13540 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-13540 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w6vg-gmxq-xv3f.

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