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Advisory Published

CVE-2020-10638: Advantech WebAccess/SCADA DATACORE IOCTL 0x0000791c Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri May 08 2020(Updated: )

Advantech WebAccess Node, Version 8.4.4 and prior, Version 9.0.0. Multiple heap-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist caused by a lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data, which may allow remote code execution.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Advantech WebAccess<=8.4.4
Advantech WebAccess=9.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-10638?

    CVE-2020-10638 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Advantech WebAccess/SCADA.

  • Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2020-10638?

    No, authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

  • How severe is CVE-2020-10638?

    CVE-2020-10638 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2020-10638?

    CVE-2020-10638 affects installations of Advantech WebAccess/SCADA versions up to and including 8.4.4, as well as version 9.0.0.

  • How can CVE-2020-10638 be mitigated?

    At the moment, there is no official patch available. However, it is recommended to follow the recommendations provided by the vendor and monitor the vendor's website for any updates or patches.

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