Medium severity · published Jul 3, 2016
CVE-2016-4509
Heap-based buffer overflow in elcsoft.exe in Eaton ELCSoft 2.4.01 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file
6.0
CVSS
2%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in elcsoft.exe in Eaton ELCSoft 2.4.01 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
High
Privileges
Low
User interaction
None
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low
Scope
Changed
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)2.0% · higher than 80% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
EL
Elcsoft · Eaton
through 2.4.01 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-4509
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2016-4509
www.securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91524
www.zerodayinitiative.com
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-408
Third Party Advisory
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-182-01
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