CVE-2020-25177 Memory corruption in WECON PLC Editor

High 8.8 Published Updated

A stack-based buffer overflow in WECON PLC Editor allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, posing a risk to industrial control systems.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-25177?

CVE-2020-25177 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in WECON PLC Editor, published on 1 Dec 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

WECON PLC Editor Versions 1.3.8 and prior has a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified that may allow arbitrary code execution.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-121

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-25177?

It affects 1 product.

Products include We-Con Plc Editor.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25177?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-25177 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-2020-25177 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-25177 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qr9g-4j4m-2f7q.

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