CVE-2020-16215

Description

Advantech WebAccess HMI Designer, Versions 2.1.9.31 and prior. Processing specially crafted project files lacking proper validation of user supplied data may cause a stack-based buffer overflow, which may allow remote code execution, disclosure/modification of information, or cause the application to crash.

Categories

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.84% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory cisa.gov Third-Party Advisory zerodayinitiative.com
Affected: n/a Advantech WebAccess HMI Designer
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-219-02 third party advisory us government resource
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-953/ vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-16215?
CVE-2020-16215 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-16215?
To fix CVE-2020-16215, 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-2020-16215 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-16215 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-16215?
CVE-2020-16215 affects n/a Advantech WebAccess HMI Designer.
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