CVE-2020-16221: Delta Industrial Automation TPEditor TPE File Parsing Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Thu Aug 06 2020(Updated: )
Delta Electronics TPEditor Versions 1.97 and prior. A stack-based buffer overflow may be exploited by processing a specially crafted project file. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to read/modify information, execute arbitrary code, and/or crash the application.
Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Industrial Automation TPEditor | <=1.97 | |
| Delta Industrial Automation TPEditor | ||
| Delta Electronics TPEditor Versions 1.97 and prior |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2020-16221.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-16221?
The severity of CVE-2020-16221 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2020-16221?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2020-16221 by executing arbitrary code on affected installations of Delta Industrial Automation TPEditor when the target visits a malicious page or opens a malicious file.
Which software is affected by CVE-2020-16221?
Delta Industrial Automation TPEditor versions up to and including 1.97 are affected by CVE-2020-16221.
Are there any references for CVE-2020-16221?
Yes, you can find references for CVE-2020-16221 at the following links: [US-CERT Advisory](https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-219-04) and [ZDI Advisory](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-962/).
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