CVE-2019-6827: Schneider Electric IGSS MDB Database BaseUnits UnitIdx Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jul 15, 2019
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Updated

A CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability exists in Interactive Graphical SCADA System (IGSS), Version 14 and prior, which could cause a software crash when data in the mdb database is manipulated.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Schneider Electric IGSS. 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 use of the UnitIdx data in the BaseUnits table. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

ZDI

Affected Software

4 affected components
Schneider Electric IGSS
Schneider-electric Interactive Graphical Scada System<=12.0
Schneider-electric Interactive Graphical Scada System>=13.0<13.0.0.19140
Schneider-electric Interactive Graphical Scada System>=14.0<14.0.0.19120

Event History

Jul 15, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:47 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Feb 24, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·01:19 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-6827.

2

What is the title of the vulnerability?

The title of the vulnerability is Schneider Electric IGSS MDB Database BaseUnits UnitIdx Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-6827?

The severity of CVE-2019-6827 is high (7.8).

4

Which versions of Schneider Electric IGSS are affected by CVE-2019-6827?

Schneider Electric IGSS versions 12.0, 13.0, and 14.0 are affected by CVE-2019-6827.

5

How can the vulnerability CVE-2019-6827 be exploited?

The vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers by visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

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