CVE-2023-34263 Fatek Automation FvDesigner FPJ File Parsing Uninitialized Pointer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious FPJ file in Fatek Automation FvDesigner.

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-2023-34263?

CVE-2023-34263 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fatek Automation FvDesigner, published on 3 May 2024. 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

Fatek Automation FvDesigner FPJ File Parsing Uninitialized Pointer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Fatek Automation FvDesigner. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within the parsing of FPJ files. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of a pointer prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-18162.

Weakness: CWE-824

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-34263?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fatek Fvdesigner.

How do I fix CVE-2023-34263?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-34263 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-34263 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-34263 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-984q-wv6q-phx5.

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