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.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-16223

high

7.8

CWE

787 122 119

6/8/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-16223: Delta Industrial Automation TPEditor TPE File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Thu Aug 06 2020(Updated: )

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.

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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(Appears in the following advisories)

ICSA-20-219-04

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.

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