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CVE-2021-42705: WECON PLC Editor

First published: Mon Nov 22 2021(Updated: )

PLC Editor Versions 1.3.8 and prior is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow while processing project files, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
WECON PLC Editor<=1.3.8
WECON PLC Editor<=1.3.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2021-42705.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-42705?

    CVE-2021-42705 has a severity level of high (7.8).

  • What is the affected software for CVE-2021-42705?

    The affected software for CVE-2021-42705 is WECON PLC Editor versions 1.3.8 and prior.

  • What is the description of CVE-2021-42705?

    CVE-2021-42705 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in WECON PLC Editor versions 1.3.8 and prior, which allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-42705?

    It is recommended to update to the latest version of WECON PLC Editor to fix CVE-2021-42705.

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