CVE-2020-10615: (Pwn2Own) Triangle Microworks SCADA Data Gateway DNP3 GET_FILE_INFO Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Apr 15, 2020
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Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Triangle Microworks SCADA Data Gateway. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists with the handling of opcodes for GETFILEINFO. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerablity to execute code in the context of SYSTEM.

Other sources

Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway 3.02.0697 through 4.0.122, 2.41.0213 through 4.0.122 allows remote attackers cause a denial-of-service condition due to a lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data, prior to copying it to a fixed-length stack-based buffer. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Trianglemicroworks Scada Data Gateway>=2.41.0213<=4.0.122
Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway

Event History

Apr 15, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:28 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Mar 26, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:07 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-10615?

CVE-2020-10615 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution without authentication.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-10615?

To mitigate CVE-2020-10615, update Triangle Microworks SCADA Data Gateway to a version newer than 4.0.122.

3

Which versions of Triangle Microworks SCADA Data Gateway are affected by CVE-2020-10615?

CVE-2020-10615 affects versions of Triangle Microworks SCADA Data Gateway from 2.41.0213 up to 4.0.122.

4

Can CVE-2020-10615 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-10615 can be exploited remotely without any authentication required.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-10615?

CVE-2020-10615 is a remote code execution vulnerability linked to the handling of opcodes in the SCADA Data Gateway.

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