CVE-2019-18236 Memory corruption in WECON PLC Editor
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious project files in WECON PLC Editor.
- 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-2019-18236?
CVE-2019-18236 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in WECON PLC Editor, published on 23 Dec 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
Multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist when the PLC Editor Version 1.3.5_20190129 processes project files. An attacker could use a specially crafted project file to exploit and execute code under the privileges of the application.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-18236?
It affects 1 product.
Products include We-Con Plc Editor.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18236?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-18236 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-2019-18236 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-18236 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in WECON PLC Editor
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r2j3-2qwf-9h6r.