High severity · published Dec 23, 2019
CVE-2019-18236
Multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist when the PLC Editor Version 1.3.5_20190129 processes project files
7.8
CVSS
2.8%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
Multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist when the PLC Editor Version 1.3.5_20190129 processes project files. An attacker could use a specially crafted project file to exploit and execute code under the privileges of the application.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack vector
Local
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
Required
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Scope
Unchanged
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)2.8% · higher than 86% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
PE
Plc Editor · We-con
1.3.5 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-18236
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-18236
Third Party Advisory
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-19-353-03
Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-1033/
Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-1034/
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