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CVE-2020-16232: Yokogawa WideField3 Buffer Copy Without Checking Size of Input

First published: Fri Mar 18 2022(Updated: )

In Yokogawa WideField3 R1.01 - R4.03, a buffer overflow could be caused when a user loads a maliciously crafted project file.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Yokogawa WideField3>=1.01<=4.03
Yokogawa WideField3 R1.01 - R4.03

Remedy

Yokogawa has prepared revision R4.04 to address this vulnerability and recommends that users switch to this revision. For more information about this vulnerability and the associated mitigations, please see Yokogawa’s security advisory report YSAR-20-0002

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-16232?

    CVE-2020-16232 is a vulnerability in Yokogawa WideField3 R1.01 - R4.03 that can cause a buffer overflow when a user loads a maliciously crafted project file.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-16232?

    The severity of CVE-2020-16232 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

  • How can a buffer overflow be caused in Yokogawa WideField3 R1.01 - R4.03?

    A buffer overflow can be caused in Yokogawa WideField3 R1.01 - R4.03 when a user loads a maliciously crafted project file.

  • What is the affected software version range of CVE-2020-16232?

    CVE-2020-16232 affects Yokogawa WideField3 versions from R1.01 to R4.03 (inclusive).

  • Are there any resources for more information about CVE-2020-16232?

    Yes, you can refer to the resources provided by CISA and Yokogawa for more information about CVE-2020-16232.

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