CVE-2019-19102: Zip Slip vulnerability in 3rd-Party library in B&R Automation Studio upgrade service

Published Apr 29, 2020
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Updated

A directory traversal vulnerability in SharpZipLib used in the upgrade service in B&R Automation Studio versions 4.0.x, 4.1.x and 4.2.x allow unauthenticated users to write to certain local directories. The vulnerability is also known as zip slip.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Br-automation Automation Studio>=4.0<=4.0.32.15
Br-automation Automation Studio>=4.1<=4.1.17.113
Br-automation Automation Studio>=4.2<=4.2.14.119

Event History

Apr 29, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:07 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:07 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-19102?

CVE-2019-19102 has a high severity rating due to its potential for unauthenticated access to local directories.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-19102?

To fix CVE-2019-19102, upgrade to the latest patched version of B&R Automation Studio specified by the vendor.

3

Which versions of B&R Automation Studio are affected by CVE-2019-19102?

CVE-2019-19102 affects B&R Automation Studio versions 4.0.x, 4.1.x, and 4.2.x up to their respective patched versions.

4

Can CVE-2019-19102 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2019-19102 can be exploited by unauthenticated users if they can access the upgrade service.

5

What type of attack does CVE-2019-19102 allow?

CVE-2019-19102 allows directory traversal attacks, enabling unauthorized file writes to local directories.

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