CVE-2022-32137 CODESYS Runtime System prone to heap based buffer overflow

High 8.8 Published Updated

A remote attacker can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow in CODESYS Runtime, causing denial of service or potential code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-32137?

CVE-2022-32137 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in CODESYS PLCWinNT, published on 24 Jun 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In multiple CODESYS products, a low privileged remote attacker may craft a request, which may cause a heap-based buffer overflow, resulting in a denial-of-service condition or memory overwrite. User interaction is not required.

Weakness: CWE-122

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-32137?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Codesys Plcwinnt, Codesys Runtime Toolkit.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32137?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-32137 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-2022-32137 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-32137 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vj74-p39q-jppr.

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