CVE-2022-3461

Buffer Overflow in PHOENIX CONTACT Automationworx Software Suite

Description

In PHOENIX CONTACT Automationworx Software Suite up to version 1.89 manipulated PC Worx or Config+ files could lead to a heap buffer overflow and a read access violation. Availability, integrity, or confidentiality of an application programming workstation might be compromised by attacks using these vulnerabilities.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Upgrade to Automation Worx Software Suite > 1.89

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory vde.com
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT Config+
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT PC Worx
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT PC Worx Express
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3461?
CVE-2022-3461 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-3461?
To fix CVE-2022-3461: Upgrade to Automation Worx Software Suite > 1.89
Is CVE-2022-3461 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-3461 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-2022-3461?
CVE-2022-3461 affects PHOENIX CONTACT Config+, PHOENIX CONTACT PC Worx, PHOENIX CONTACT PC Worx Express.
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