What is CVE-2023-5944?

CVE-2023-5944 is a vulnerability in Delta Electronics DOPSoft that allows for a stack-based buffer overflow, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

How does CVE-2023-5944 impact Delta Electronics DOPSoft?

CVE-2023-5944 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in Delta Electronics DOPSoft by exploiting a stack-based buffer overflow.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5944?

CVE-2023-5944 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-5944?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-5944 by convincing a legitimate user to execute a specially crafted file that triggers the stack-based buffer overflow in Delta Electronics DOPSoft.

How can I mitigate CVE-2023-5944?

To mitigate CVE-2023-5944, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Delta Electronics and exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-5944

high

7.8

CWE

121 119 787

EPSS

0.124%

4/12/2023

2/8/2024

CVE-2023-5944: Delta Electronics DOPSoft Stack-based Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Dec 04 2023(Updated: )

Delta Electronics DOPSoft is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, which may allow for arbitrary code execution if an attacker can lead a legitimate user to execute a specially crafted file.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix

Remedy

Delta Electronics has declared DOPSoft as end-of-life and recommends users to use DIAScreen instead. This vulnerability does not exist on the newest version of DIAScreen. Users may download the DIAScreen v1.3.1 (or newer) on the DIAStudio download center https://diastudio.deltaww.com/home/downloads

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5944?
CVE-2023-5944 is a vulnerability in Delta Electronics DOPSoft that allows for a stack-based buffer overflow, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.
How does CVE-2023-5944 impact Delta Electronics DOPSoft?
CVE-2023-5944 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in Delta Electronics DOPSoft by exploiting a stack-based buffer overflow.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-5944?
CVE-2023-5944 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-5944?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-5944 by convincing a legitimate user to execute a specially crafted file that triggers the stack-based buffer overflow in Delta Electronics DOPSoft.
How can I mitigate CVE-2023-5944?
To mitigate CVE-2023-5944, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Delta Electronics and exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources.

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