CVE-2019-10972: High severity mitsubishi electric fr configurator2 firmware vulnerability
Mitsubishi Electric FR Configurator2, Version 1.16S and prior. This vulnerability can be triggered when an attacker provides the target with a rogue project file (.frc2). Once a user opens the rogue project, CPU exhaustion occurs, which causes the software to quit responding until the application is restarted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-10972?
CVE-2019-10972 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for CPU exhaustion and application unresponsiveness.
How do I fix CVE-2019-10972?
To mitigate CVE-2019-10972, users should update Mitsubishi Electric FR Configurator2 to a version later than 1.16S.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2019-10972?
The primary risk of CVE-2019-10972 is a denial of service caused by CPU exhaustion, leading to application downtime.
Who is affected by CVE-2019-10972?
CVE-2019-10972 affects users of Mitsubishi Electric FR Configurator2 versions 1.16S and earlier.
Can CVE-2019-10972 be exploited remotely?
Yes, an attacker can exploit CVE-2019-10972 remotely by delivering a rogue project file to the target user.