CVE-2023-39984 Memory corruption in EH-VIEW

High 7.8 Published Updated

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code and disclose information by tricking users into opening malicious files in unsupported Hitachi EH-VIEW software.

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-2023-39984?

CVE-2023-39984 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Hitachi EH-VIEW, published on 23 Aug 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

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer vulnerability in Hitachi EH-VIEW (KeypadDesigner) allows local attackers to potentially disclose information and execute arbitray code on affected EH-VIEW installations. User interaction is required to exploit the vulnerabilities in that the user must open a malicious file. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Weakness: CWE-119, CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-39984?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hitachi Eh-View.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39984?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-39984 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-2023-39984 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-39984 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p3rg-vmcm-jwv4.

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