Vulnerability Description
A Stack-based Buffer Overflow issue was discovered in GE CIMPLICITY Versions 9.0 and prior. A function reads a packet to indicate the next packet length. The next packet length is not verified, allowing a buffer overwrite that could lead to an arbitrary remote code execution.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ge | Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi\/Scada Cimplicity | <= 9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101174Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-278-01Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101174Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-278-01Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-12732?
CVE-2017-12732 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). A Stack-based Buffer Overflow issue was discovered in GE CIMPLICITY Versions 9.0 and prior. A function reads a packet to indicate the next packet length. The next packet length is not verified, allowi...
How severe is CVE-2017-12732?
CVE-2017-12732 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-12732?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ge Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi\/Scada Cimplicity.