CVE-2019-16675 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can achieve remote code execution by tricking users into opening manipulated project files in PHOENIX CONTACT PC Worx or Config+.
- 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-2019-16675?
CVE-2019-16675 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 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
An issue was discovered in PHOENIX CONTACT PC Worx through 1.86, PC Worx Express through 1.86, and Config+ through 1.86. A manipulated PC Worx or Config+ project file could lead to an Out-of-bounds Read and remote code execution. The attacker needs to get access to an original PC Worx or Config+ project to be able to manipulate data inside. After manipulation, the attacker needs to exchange the original files with the manipulated ones on the application programming workstation.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-16675?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Phoenixcontact Config\+, Phoenixcontact Pc Worx, Phoenixcontact Pc Worx Express.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16675?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-16675 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-2019-16675 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-16675 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5f64-wpvq-45hw.