7.8
CWE
121 787
EPSS
0.053%
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-7206: Horner Automation Cscape Stack-Based Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Jan 15 2024(Updated: )

In Horner Automation Cscape versions 9.90 SP10 and prior, local attackers are able to exploit this vulnerability if a user opens a malicious CSP file, which would result in execution of arbitrary code on affected installations of Cscape.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Horner Automation Cscape<9.90
Horner Automation Cscape=9.90
Horner Automation Cscape=9.90-sp1
Horner Automation Cscape=9.90-sp10
Horner Automation Cscape=9.90-sp2
Horner Automation Cscape=9.90-sp3
Horner Automation Cscape=9.90-sp4
Horner Automation Cscape=9.90-sp5
Horner Automation Cscape=9.90-sp6
Horner Automation Cscape=9.90-sp7
Horner Automation Cscape=9.90-sp7.1
Horner Automation Cscape=9.90-sp8
Horner Automation Cscape=9.90-sp9

Remedy

Horner Automation recommends users to apply v9.90 SP11 https://hornerautomation.com/cscape-software/  or the latest version of their software.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-7206?

    CVE-2023-7206 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow local attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-7206?

    To mitigate CVE-2023-7206, you should update to a patched version of Horner Automation Cscape above version 9.90 SP10.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2023-7206?

    Any user running Horner Automation Cscape versions 9.90 and prior is vulnerable to CVE-2023-7206.

  • What type of attacks does CVE-2023-7206 enable?

    CVE-2023-7206 enables local attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting a malicious CSP file.

  • Is CVE-2023-7206 related to file handling?

    Yes, CVE-2023-7206 specifically involves the handling of malicious CSP files, which triggers the vulnerability.

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