CVE-2023-41375

Description

Use after free vulnerability exists in Kostac PLC Programming Software Version 1.6.11.0. Arbitrary code may be executed by having a user open a specially crafted project file which was saved using Kostac PLC Programming Software Version 1.6.9.0 and earlier because the issue exists in parsing of KPP project files. The vendor states that Kostac PLC Programming Software Version 1.6.10.0 or later implements the function which prevents a project file alteration. Therefore, to mitigate the impact of these vulnerabilities, a project file which was saved using Kostac PLC Programming Software Version 1.6.9.0 and earlier needs to be saved again using Kostac PLC Programming Software Version 1.6.10.0 or later.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
Vendor Advisory co.jp
Affected: JTEKT ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Kostac PLC Programming Software
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.electronics.jtekt.co.jp/en/topics/202309125391/ vendor advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU95282683/index.html third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-41375?
CVE-2023-41375 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-41375?
To fix CVE-2023-41375, 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-2023-41375 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-41375 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-2023-41375?
CVE-2023-41375 affects JTEKT ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Kostac PLC Programming Software.
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.