CVE-2019-8263: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Mar 01 2019(Updated: )
UltraVNC revision 1205 has stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in VNC client code inside ShowConnInfo routine, which leads to a denial of service (DoS) condition. This attack appear to be exploitable via network connectivity. User interaction is required to trigger this vulnerability. This vulnerability has been fixed in revision 1206.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| UltraVNC | <1.2.2.3 | |
| Siemens Sinumerik Access MyMachine/P2P | <4.8 | |
| Siemens Sinumerik PCU Base Win10 Software | <14.00 | |
| Siemens Sinumerik PCU Base Win7 Software/IPC | <=12.01 | |
| Siemens SINAMICS GH150 | ||
| Siemens SINAMICS GL150 Firmware | ||
| Siemens SINAMICS GM150 (with option X30) | ||
| Siemens SINAMICS SH150 firmware | ||
| Siemens SINAMICS SL150 | ||
| Siemens SINAMICS SM120 | ||
| Siemens SINAMICS SM150 Firmware | ||
| Siemens SINAMICS SM150i firmware | ||
| Siemens SIMATIC HMI Comfort Outdoor Panels 7’ and 15’ (incl. SIPLUS variants) Update 4 | <16 | 16 |
| Siemens SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels | <16 | 16 |
| Siemens SIMATIC HMI Mobile Panels | <16 | 16 |
| Siemens SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Advanced | <16 | 16 |
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Reference Links
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-286838.pdf
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-927095.pdf
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-940818.pdf
- https://ics-cert.kaspersky.com/advisories/klcert-advisories/2019/03/01/klcert-19-009-ultravnc-access-of-memory-location-after-end-of-buffer/
- https://ics-cert.kaspersky.com/advisories/klcert-advisories/2019/03/01/klcert-19-010-ultravnc-stack-based-buffer-overflow/
- https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-131-11
- https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-161-06
- https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-21-131-04 (Advisory)
- https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-21-131-11 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-8263?
CVE-2019-8263 has a high severity level due to its potential for causing a denial of service (DoS) condition.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8263?
To fix CVE-2019-8263, users should update affected software to versions that have addressed this vulnerability.
What types of software are affected by CVE-2019-8263?
CVE-2019-8263 affects various software including UltraVNC and several Siemens products like SINAMICS and SIMATIC HMI panels.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2019-8263?
Yes, user interaction is required to trigger the stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in CVE-2019-8263.
Can CVE-2019-8263 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2019-8263 can be exploited remotely due to the VNC client code that processes network data.
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