CVE-2023-28653 Use after free in Cscape

High 7.8 Published 6 Jun 2023 Updated 7 Jan 2025

Attackers can execute arbitrary code by exploiting a use-after-free flaw in Horner Automation Cscape when parsing malicious project files.

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-2023-28653?

CVE-2023-28653 is a high-severity use after free vulnerability in Horner Automation Cscape, published on 6 Jun 2023. 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

The affected application lacks proper validation of user-supplied data when parsing project files (e.g., CSP). This could lead to a use-after-free vulnerability. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

Weakness: CWE-416

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28653?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Hornerautomation Cscape, Hornerautomation Cscape Envisionrv.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28653?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-28653 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2023-28653 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-28653 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7vjf-c5mj-643c.