8.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-7564: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Nov 18 2020(Updated: )

A CWE-120: Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') vulnerability exists in the Web Server on Modicon M340, Modicon Quantum and Modicon Premium Legacy offers and their Communication Modules (see notification for details) which could cause write access and the execution of commands when uploading a specially crafted file on the controller over FTP.

Credit: cybersecurity@se.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
schneider-electric Modicon tsxety4103
schneider-electric Modicon TSXETY4103 Firmware
Schneider Electric Modicon TSXETY5103 Firmware
Schneider Electric Modicon TSXETY5103 Firmware
Schneider Electric Modicon TSXP574634 Firmware
Schneider Electric Modicon TSXP574634 Firmware
Modicon TSXP575634
Modicon TSXP575634
Schneider Electric Modicon TSXP576634
schneider-electric Modicon tsxp576634 firmware
Schneider Electric Modicon Quantum Firmware
Schneider-electric Quantum Ethernet Module 140noe77101
schneider-electric Modicon Quantum 140noe77111 firmware
Modicon Quantum 140NOE77111
Modicon Quantum 140noc78100
Modicon Quantum 140noc78100
Schneider Electric Modicon Quantum Firmware
schneider-electric Modicon Quantum 140cpu65150 firmware
Schneider Electric Modicon Quantum 140CPU65160C Firmware
schneider-electric Modicon Quantum 140cpu65150c firmware
schneider-electric Modicon Quantum 140cpu65160c
Schneider Electric Modicon Quantum 140CPU65160C Firmware
schneider-electric Modicon Quantum 140cpu65160 firmware
schneider-electric Modicon Quantum 140cpu65160c
Schneider Electric Modicon M340 Firmware
Modicon M340
Schneider Electric Modicon M340 BMX P34-2030 Firmware
Schneider Electric Modicon M340
schneider-electric Modicon M340
Schneider Electric Modicon M340 BMXNOC0401
Schneider Electric Modicon M340 BMX NOE 0100 Firmware
Schneider Electric Modicon M340 BMX NOE 0100 Firmware
Schneider Electric Modicon M340 BMX NOE 0100H Firmware
Schneider Electric Modicon M340 BMX NOE 0100H Firmware
schneider-electric Modicon M340
Schneider Electric Modicon M340 BMX NOE 0110H
Schneider Electric Modicon M340 BMX NOE 0110H Firmware
Schneider Electric Modicon M340 BMX NOE 0110H
Schneider Electric Modicon M340 BMX NOR 0200H Firmware
Schneider Electric Modicon M340

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-7564?

    The severity of CVE-2020-7564 is classified as high due to its potential to allow unauthorized write access and execution of arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-7564?

    To fix CVE-2020-7564, apply the latest firmware updates provided by Schneider Electric for the affected Modicon devices.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2020-7564?

    CVE-2020-7564 affects the Modicon M340, Modicon Quantum, and Modicon Premium legacy devices and their Communication Modules.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-7564?

    CVE-2020-7564 is a buffer overflow vulnerability, categorized under CWE-120: Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input.

  • Can CVE-2020-7564 lead to denial of service attacks?

    Yes, CVE-2020-7564 could potentially be exploited to execute arbitrary code, leading to a denial of service.

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