CVE-2020-16243 Memory corruption in LeviStudioU
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious project files in LeviStudioU, posing a risk to industrial control system operators.
- 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-2020-16243?
CVE-2020-16243 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in LeviStudioU, published on 23 Feb 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
Multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist when LeviStudioU (Version 2019-09-21 and prior) processes project files. Opening a specially crafted project file could allow an attacker to exploit and execute code under the privileges of the application.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-16243?
It affects 1 product.
Products include We-Con Levistudiou.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16243?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-16243 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-2020-16243 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-16243 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in LeviStudioU
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fj3m-f5px-cp9p.