CVE-2017-9962: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 25, 2017
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Updated

Schneider Electric's ClearSCADA versions released prior to August 2017 are susceptible to a memory allocation vulnerability, whereby malformed requests can be sent to ClearSCADA client applications to cause unexpected behavior. Client applications affected include ViewX and the Server Icon.

Affected Software

1 affected component
AVEVA Clearscada<=2010

Event History

Sep 25, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9962?

CVE-2017-9962 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause unexpected behavior in client applications.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-9962?

To fix CVE-2017-9962, upgrade to the latest version of Schneider Electric's ClearSCADA released after August 2017.

3

Which versions of ClearSCADA are affected by CVE-2017-9962?

All versions of ClearSCADA released prior to August 2017 are affected by CVE-2017-9962.

4

What client applications are impacted by CVE-2017-9962?

CVE-2017-9962 affects ClearSCADA client applications including ViewX and the Server Icon.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-9962?

CVE-2017-9962 is classified as a memory allocation vulnerability that can be exploited with malformed requests.

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