CVE-2019-13556 Memory corruption in WebAccess

High 8.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via stack-based buffer overflows in WebAccess SCADA software due to improper input validation.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-13556?

CVE-2019-13556 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Advantech Webaccess, published on 18 Sep 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In WebAccess versions 8.4.1 and prior, multiple stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities are caused by a lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow remote code execution.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-121

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-13556?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Advantech Webaccess.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13556?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-13556 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-2019-13556 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-13556 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Advantech Webaccess vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rxcj-pf3v-8g36.

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