CVE-2020-27257: Omron CX-One PSW File Parsing Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Feb 9, 2021
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Updated

This vulnerability allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code due to the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a type-confusion condition in the Omron CX-One Version 4.60 and prior devices.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Omron CX-One. 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 PSW files by the CX-Protocol application. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

ZDI

Affected Software

9 affected components
Omron CX-One
Omron CX-One Versions 4.60 and prior, including the following applications: CX-Protocol Versions 2.02 and prior CX-Server Versions 5.0.28 and prior CX-Position Versions 2.52 and prior
Omron CX-Protocol Versions 2.02 and prior
Omron CX-Server Versions 5.0.28 and prior
Omron CX-Position Versions 2.52 and prior
Omron CX-One<=4.60
Omron CX-Position<=2.52
Omron CX-Protocol<=2.02
Omron CX-Server<=5.0.28

Event History

Feb 9, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:10 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Aug 4, 2024
Advisory Published
via ZDI·04:18 PM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2020-27257.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-27257?

The severity of CVE-2020-27257 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

Which software products are affected by CVE-2020-27257?

Omron CX-One, Omron CX-Position, Omron CX-Protocol, and Omron CX-Server are affected by CVE-2020-27257.

4

How does the vulnerability CVE-2020-27257 work?

CVE-2020-27257 is a type confusion vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Omron CX-One by exploiting a flaw in the parsing of PSW files.

5

How can CVE-2020-27257 be exploited?

To exploit CVE-2020-27257, the attacker requires the target to visit a malicious page or open a malicious PSW file.

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