CVE-2023-43816: Delta Electronics Delta Industrial Automation DOPSoft DPS File wKPFStringLen Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution

Published Jan 18, 2024
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Updated

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Delta Electronics Delta Industrial Automation DOPSoft version 2 when parsing the wKPFStringLen field of a DPS file. An anonymous attacker can exploit this vulnerability by enticing a user to open a specially crafted DPS file to achieve code execution.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Deltaww Dopsoft>=2.00.00.00<=2.00.07.04

Event History

Jan 18, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-43816?

CVE-2023-43816 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-43816?

To fix CVE-2023-43816, users should update Delta Electronics Delta DOPSoft to the latest version beyond 2.00.07.04.

3

Can CVE-2023-43816 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2023-43816 can be exploited remotely if a user opens a specially crafted DPS file from an attacker.

4

What versions of DOPSoft are affected by CVE-2023-43816?

DOPSoft versions from 2.00.00.00 up to 2.00.07.04 are affected by CVE-2023-43816.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-43816?

CVE-2023-43816 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that arises when parsing specific fields in DPS files.

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