CVE-2020-27289: Delta Industrial Automation CNCSoft-B DOPSoft DPA File Parsing Untrusted Pointer Dereference Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Delta Electronics CNCSoft-B Versions 1.0.0.2 and prior has a null pointer dereference issue while processing project files, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Delta Industrial Automation CNCSoft-B. 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 DPA files in the DOPSoft application. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied value prior to dereferencing it as a pointer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
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What is CVE-2020-27289?
CVE-2020-27289 is a vulnerability in Delta Industrial Automation CNCSoft-B that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2020-27289?
CVE-2020-27289 has a severity rating of 7.8 out of 10, which is classified as high.
How does the CVE-2020-27289 vulnerability work?
The specific flaw in CVE-2020-27289 exists within the DOPSoft DPA file parsing, allowing untrusted pointer dereference and remote code execution.
What software is affected by CVE-2020-27289?
Delta Industrial Automation CNCSoft-B versions up to and including 1.0.0.2 are affected by CVE-2020-27289.
How can CVE-2020-27289 be exploited?
CVE-2020-27289 requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file, to be exploited.