CVE-2024-29218 Memory corruption in KV REPLAY VIEWER

High 8.8 Published Updated

Out-of-bounds write in KEYENCE industrial software allows arbitrary code execution or information disclosure via crafted files.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-29218?

CVE-2024-29218 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in KEYENCE CORPORATION KV REPLAY VIEWER, published on 15 Apr 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in KV STUDIO Ver.11.64 and earlier, KV REPLAY VIEWER Ver.2.64 and earlier, and VT5-WX15/WX12 Ver.6.02 and earlier, which may lead to information disclosure or arbitrary code execution by having a user of the affected product open a specially crafted file.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-29218?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Keyence Kv Replay Viewer, Keyence Kv Studio, Keyence Vt5-Wx12 Firmware, Keyence Vt5-Wx15 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29218?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-29218 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-2024-29218 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-29218 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qq5c-v7vr-8ggg.

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