CVE-2022-40984

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in WTViewerE series WTViewerE 761941 from 1.31 to 1.61 and WTViewerEfree from 1.01 to 1.52 allows an attacker to cause the product to crash by processing a long file name.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.34%
Vendor Advisory yokogawa.com
Affected: Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation WTViewerE series
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://cdn.aff.yokogawa.com/8/756/details/Vulnerability_in_YOKOGAWA_application_software_WTViewerE_r0_e.pdf vendor advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU99955870/index.html third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40984?
CVE-2022-40984 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-40984?
To fix CVE-2022-40984, 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-2022-40984 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-40984 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-2022-40984?
CVE-2022-40984 affects Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation WTViewerE series.
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