CVE-2008-0176: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Jan 29 2008(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in w32rtr.exe in GE Fanuc CIMPLICITY HMI SCADA system 7.0 before 7.0 SIM 9, and earlier versions before 6.1 SP6 Hot fix - 010708_162517_6106, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.
Credit: cret@cert.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GE Proficy CIMPLICITY | <=7.0_sim8 | |
| GE Proficy CIMPLICITY | <=6.1_sp6_hf_010708_162517_6106 |
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Reference Links
- http://support.gefanuc.com/support/index?page=kbchannel&id=KB12458
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/308556
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27447
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019275
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28663
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3592
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0306
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487241/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487076/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-0176?
CVE-2008-0176 is classified as high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0176?
To mitigate CVE-2008-0176, upgrade GE Fanuc CIMPLICITY to version 7.0 SIM 9 or later, or ensure you are using version 6.1 SP6 Hot fix - 010708_162517_6106.
Which versions of GE Fanuc CIMPLICITY are affected by CVE-2008-0176?
CVE-2008-0176 affects GE Fanuc CIMPLICITY versions 7.0 before SIM 9, and all versions prior to 6.1 SP6 Hot fix - 010708_162517_6106.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-0176?
CVE-2008-0176 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Can CVE-2008-0176 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-0176 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary code.
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