CVE-2019-12869: Phoenix Contact Automationworx BCP File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
An issue was discovered in PHOENIX CONTACT PC Worx through 1.86, PC Worx Express through 1.86, and Config+ through 1.86. A manipulated PC Worx or Config+ project file could lead to an Out-Of-Bounds Read, Information Disclosure, and remote code execution. The attacker needs to get access to an original PC Worx or Config+ project file to be able to manipulate it. After manipulation, the attacker needs to exchange the original file with the manipulated one on the application programming workstation.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Phoenix Contact Automationworx. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of BCP files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process.
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What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2019-12869.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-12869?
The severity of CVE-2019-12869 is high with a severity value of 8.8.
What is the affected software for CVE-2019-12869?
The affected software for CVE-2019-12869 is Phoenix Contact Automationworx.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers who can disclose sensitive information by tricking the target to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
Are there any references for CVE-2019-12869?
Yes, there are references available for CVE-2019-12869. You can find them at: [https://cert.vde.com/en-us/advisories/vde-2019-014](https://cert.vde.com/en-us/advisories/vde-2019-014) and [https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-579/](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-579/)