PT-2023-2953 · Horner Automation · Cscape

Michael Heinzl · Published 2023-05-23 · Updated 2024-11-20 · CVE-2023-31278

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Horner Automation Cscape (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue is related to a lack of proper validation of user-supplied data when parsing project files, such as HMI files. This could lead to an out-of-bounds read, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. The vulnerability is associated with a buffer overflow in memory, which can be exploited by opening a specially crafted HMI file.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Buffer Overflow

Out of bounds Read

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

CWE-125

Related Identifiers

BDU:2023-02962

CVE-2023-31278

Affected Products

Cscape

References · 8

• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2023-02962 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-31278 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-31278 · Vendor Advisory
• https://isssource.com/horner-automation-fixes-cscape · Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/102286 · Telegram Post
• https://hornerautomation.com/cscape-software · Note
• https://hornerautomation.com/product/cscape-envision-rv · Note
• https://cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-143-04 · Note