CVE-2020-16223: Delta Industrial Automation TPEditor TPE File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Delta Electronics TPEditor Versions 1.97 and prior. A heap-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 heap-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 CVE-2020-16223 vulnerability?
CVE-2020-16223 is a vulnerability in Delta Industrial Automation TPEditor that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability requires user interaction, where the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
What is the affected software?
Delta Industrial Automation TPEditor version up to 1.97 is affected by this vulnerability.
What is the severity level of CVE-2020-16223?
CVE-2020-16223 has a severity level of 7.8 (high).
How can I fix the CVE-2020-16223 vulnerability?
To fix the vulnerability, it is recommended to update Delta Industrial Automation TPEditor to a version beyond 1.97.