CVE-2017-14020: Critical severity automationdirect click plc firmware vulnerability

Published Nov 13, 2017
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Updated

In AutomationDirect CLICK Programming Software (Part Number C0-PGMSW) Versions 2.10 and prior; C-More Programming Software (Part Number EA9-PGMSW) Versions 6.30 and prior; C-More Micro (Part Number EA-PGMSW) Versions 4.20.01.0 and prior; Do-more Designer Software (Part Number DM-PGMSW) Versions 2.0.3 and prior; GS Drives Configuration Software (Part Number GSOFT) Versions 4.0.6 and prior; SL-SOFT SOLO Temperature Controller Configuration Software (Part Number SL-SOFT) Versions 1.1.0.5 and prior; and DirectSOFT Programming Software Versions 6.1 and prior, an uncontrolled search path element (DLL Hijacking) vulnerability has been identified. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker could rename a malicious DLL to meet the criteria of the application, and the application would not verify that the DLL is correct. Once loaded by the application, the DLL could run malicious code at the privilege level of the application.

Affected Software

10 affected components
AutomationDirect Click Plc Firmware<=2.10
AutomationDirect Click Plc
AutomationDirect C-more Plc Firmware<=6.30
AutomationDirect C-more Plc
AutomationDirect C-more Micro Firmware<=4.20.01.0
AutomationDirect C-More Micro
AutomationDirect Gs Drives Fimware<=4.0.6
AutomationDirect GS Drives
AutomationDirect Sl-soft Solo Temperature Controller Firmware<=1.1.0.5
AutomationDirect SL-SOFT SOLO Temperature Controller

Event History

Nov 13, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14020?

CVE-2017-14020 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability affecting multiple AutomationDirect software products.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-14020?

To fix CVE-2017-14020, users should update their AutomationDirect software to the latest versions that have resolved the vulnerability.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2017-14020?

CVE-2017-14020 affects AutomationDirect CLICK Programming Software versions 2.10 and prior, C-More Programming Software versions 6.30 and prior, and C-More Micro versions 4.20.01.0 and prior.

4

What types of products does CVE-2017-14020 impact?

CVE-2017-14020 impacts various AutomationDirect programming software products including CLICK, C-More, and Do-more Designer Software.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-14020?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2017-14020 other than applying the necessary software updates.

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