CVE-2020-7553 Memory corruption in IGSS Definition (Def.exe) version 14.0.0.20247 and prior

High 7.8 Published Updated

Remote code execution is possible in IGSS Definition when importing a malicious CGF file due to an out-of-bounds write vulnerability.

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-2020-7553?

CVE-2020-7553 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in IGSS Definition (Def.exe) version 14.0.0.20247 and prior, 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-2020-7553?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Schneider-Electric Interactive Graphical Scada System.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7553?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-7553 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-2020-7553 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-7553 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7cwx-58fg-fmmx.

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