CVE-2019-6530: Panasonic Control FPWIN PRO Project File Parsing sc_app Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jun 7, 2019
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Updated

Panasonic FPWIN Pro version 7.3.0.0 and prior allows attacker-created project files to be loaded by an authenticated user causing heap-based buffer overflows, which may lead to remote code execution.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Panasonic Control FPWin Pro. 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 PRO files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

ZDI

Affected Software

2 affected components
Panasonic Control FPWIN Pro
Panasonic Control FPWIN Pro<=7.3.0.0

Event History

Jun 7, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:58 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Jan 20, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·11:52 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this exploit?

The vulnerability ID for this exploit is CVE-2019-6530.

2

What is the title of this vulnerability?

The title of this vulnerability is 'Panasonic Control FPWIN PRO Project File Parsing ctreestd Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution'.

3

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers who can execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Panasonic Control FPWin Pro by tricking the victim into visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

4

What is the severity of this vulnerability?

The severity of this vulnerability is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

5

Are there any known references for this vulnerability?

Yes, you can find more information about this vulnerability at the following references: [Link 1](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108683), [Link 2](https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-157-02), [Link 3](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-565/)

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