CVE-2020-6970

Description

A Heap-based Buffer Overflow was found in Emerson OpenEnterprise SCADA Server 2.83 (if Modbus or ROC Interfaces have been installed and are in use) and all versions of OpenEnterprise 3.1 through 3.3.3, where a specially crafted script could execute code on the OpenEnterprise Server.

Categories

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.15% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory us-cert.gov
Affected: Emerson OpenEnterprise SCADA Server
Affected: Emerson OpenEnterprise
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-049-02 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6970?
CVE-2020-6970 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-6970?
To fix CVE-2020-6970, 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-2020-6970 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-6970 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2020-6970?
CVE-2020-6970 affects Emerson OpenEnterprise SCADA Server, Emerson OpenEnterprise.
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