CVE-2020-16221: Delta Industrial Automation TPEditor TPE File Parsing Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Delta Industrial Automation TPEditor. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of TPE files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
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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/).