CVE-2020-16227: Delta Industrial Automation TPEditor TPE File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Delta Electronics TPEditor Versions 1.97 and prior. An improper input validation may be exploited by processing a specially crafted project file not validated when the data is entered by a user. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to read/modify information, execute arbitrary code, and/or crash the application.
Other sources
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 user-supplied data, which can result in a memory corruption condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
— ZDI
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-16227?
The severity of CVE-2020-16227 is high.
How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2020-16227?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2020-16227 by executing arbitrary code on affected installations of Delta Industrial Automation TPEditor.
What user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2020-16227?
User interaction is required to exploit CVE-2020-16227, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
Which software is affected by CVE-2020-16227?
Delta Industrial Automation TPEditor version 1.97 is affected by CVE-2020-16227.
Are there any references for CVE-2020-16227?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2020-16227 at the following references: [US-CERT Advisory](https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-219-04) and [ZDI Advisory](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-965/).