CVE-2020-6656 File parsing Type Confusion Remote code execution vulerability
Attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the application by tricking users into opening a malformed E70 file in Eaton easySoft.
- 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-2020-6656?
CVE-2020-6656 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Eaton easySoft Software, published on 7 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
Eaton's easySoft software v7.xx prior to v7.22 are susceptible to file parsing type confusion remote code execution vulnerability. A malicious entity can execute a malicious code or make the application crash by tricking user upload a malformed .E70 file in the application. The vulnerability arises due to improper validation of user data supplied through E70 file which is causing Type Confusion.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-6656?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Eaton Easysoft.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6656?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-6656 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-2020-6656 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-6656 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Eaton easySoft Software
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3vf9-hrcp-mj3p.