CVE-2008-0176: Buffer Overflow

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2008-0176?

CVE-2008-0176 is classified as high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-0176?

CVE-2008-0176 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

Q: Can CVE-2008-0176 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-0176 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Published 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 - 0107081625176106, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

Affected Software

2 affected components

GE Fanuc CIMPLICITY<=7.0_sim8

GE Fanuc CIMPLICITY<=6.1_sp6_hf_010708_162517_6106

Event History

Jan 29, 2008

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Description

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?