CVE-2019-18996

ABB PB610 HMIStudio accepts malicious DLL file in an application

Description

Path settings in HMIStudio component of ABB PB610 Panel Builder 600 versions 2.8.0.424 and earlier accept DLLs outside of the program directory, potentially allowing an attacker with access to the local file system the execution of code in the application’s context.

Categories

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.14%
Third-Party Advisory abb.com
Affected: ABB PB610 Panel Builder 600
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=3ADR010466&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=Launch third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-18996?
CVE-2019-18996 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-18996?
To fix CVE-2019-18996, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-18996 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-18996 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-18996?
CVE-2019-18996 affects ABB PB610 Panel Builder 600.
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