7.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-16739: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Jan 12 2018(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in WECON Technology LEVI Studio HMI Editor v1.8.29 and prior. Specially-crafted malicious files may be able to cause stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities, which may allow remote code execution.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
We-con Levistudio Hmi Editor Firmware<=1.8.29
We-con Levistudio Hmi Editor

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-16739?

    CVE-2017-16739 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-16739?

    To fix CVE-2017-16739, update the WECON Technology LEVI Studio HMI Editor to version 1.8.30 or later.

  • What is the cause of CVE-2017-16739?

    CVE-2017-16739 is caused by stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities triggered by specially-crafted malicious files.

  • Which versions of WECON Technology LEVI Studio HMI Editor are affected by CVE-2017-16739?

    Versions 1.8.29 and earlier of WECON Technology LEVI Studio HMI Editor are affected by CVE-2017-16739.

  • Is remote code execution possible with CVE-2017-16739?

    Yes, CVE-2017-16739 allows for remote code execution if exploited through specially-crafted files.

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