CVE-2019-13545 Memory corruption in Horner Automation Cscape

High 7.8 Published 18 Oct 2019 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Improper validation in Horner Automation Cscape allows arbitrary code execution via buffer overflow, impacting industrial control systems.

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-2019-13545?

CVE-2019-13545 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, improper validation of data may cause the system to write outside the intended buffer area, which may allow arbitrary code execution.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-13545?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hornerautomation Cscape.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13545?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-13545 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-2019-13545 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-13545 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mqcx-cq92-w542.