CVE-2019-13541 Memory corruption in Horner Automation Cscape

High 7.8 Published 18 Oct 2019 Updated 4 Aug 2024

An attacker can execute arbitrary code and access information by tricking a user into opening a malicious file in Horner Automation Cscape.

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-2019-13541?

CVE-2019-13541 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Horner Automation Cscape, published on 18 Oct 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

In Horner Automation Cscape 9.90 and prior, an improper input validation vulnerability has been identified that may be exploited by processing files lacking user input validation. This may allow an attacker to access information and remotely execute arbitrary code.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-13541?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hornerautomation Cscape.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13541?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-13541 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-2019-13541 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-13541 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-frmx-xhpv-82x8.