CVE-2020-16236 anasonic FPWIN Pro

High 7.8 Published 25 Jan 2021 Updated 16 Sep 2024

An attacker can execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a maliciously crafted project file in Panasonic FPWIN Pro.

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-2020-16236?

CVE-2020-16236 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Panasonic FPWIN Pro, published on 25 Jan 2021. 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

FPWIN Pro is vulnerable to an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when a user opens a maliciously crafted project file, which may allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-16236?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Panasonic Fpwin Pro.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16236?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-16236 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-2020-16236 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-16236 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-42h7-239h-7mpw.