What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-16215.

What is the severity of CVE-2020-16215?

The severity of CVE-2020-16215 is critical, with a severity value of 9.8.

Which software is affected by CVE-2020-16215?

Advantech WebAccess versions up to 2.1.9.31 and HMI Designer are affected by CVE-2020-16215.

What is the issue with BwPFile.exe?

The issue is a stack-based buffer overflow in BwPFile.exe when invoked via IOCTL 0x2711.

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2020-16215?

No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2020-16215.

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CVE-2020-16215

critical

9.8

CWE

20 121 119

6/8/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-16215: Advantech WebAccess IOCTL 0x2711 BwPFile Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Thu Aug 06 2020(Updated: )

Advantech WebAccess HMI Designer, Versions 2.1.9.31 and prior. Processing specially crafted project files lacking proper validation of user supplied data may cause a stack-based buffer overflow, which may allow remote code execution, disclosure/modification of information, or cause the application to crash.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Advantech Webaccess\/hmi Designer	<=2.1.9.31
Advantech WebAccess
Advantech WebAccess HMI Designer Versions 2.1.9.31 and prior

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(Appears in the following advisories)

ICSA-20-219-02

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-16215.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-16215?
The severity of CVE-2020-16215 is critical, with a severity value of 9.8.
Which software is affected by CVE-2020-16215?
Advantech WebAccess versions up to 2.1.9.31 and HMI Designer are affected by CVE-2020-16215.
What is the issue with BwPFile.exe?
The issue is a stack-based buffer overflow in BwPFile.exe when invoked via IOCTL 0x2711.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2020-16215?
No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2020-16215.

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