CVE-2020-7551 Memory corruption in IGSS Definition (Def.exe) version 14.0.0.20247

High 7.8 Published Updated

An out-of-bounds write in IGSS Definition allows remote code execution when a malicious configuration file is imported.

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-2020-7551?

CVE-2020-7551 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in IGSS Definition (Def.exe) version 14.0.0.20247, published on 19 Nov 2020. 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

A CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability exists in IGSS Definition (Def.exe) version 14.0.0.20247, that could cause Remote Code Execution when malicious CGF (Configuration Group File) file is imported to IGSS Definition.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-7551?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Schneider-Electric Interactive Graphical Scada System.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7551?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-7551 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-2020-7551 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-7551 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5hfp-prmh-cr3m.

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