ZDI-19-590: Advantech WebAccess Node BwPAlarm CreateMonitoredItemEx Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Advantech WebAccess Node. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the 0x11372 IOCTL in the webvrpcs process. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of Administrator.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Advantech WebAccess

Event History

Feb 21, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·08:35 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of ZDI-19-590?

ZDI-19-590 has been assigned a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix ZDI-19-590?

To mitigate ZDI-19-590, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by Advantech.

3

Who is affected by ZDI-19-590?

Organizations using Advantech WebAccess Node are at risk of exploitation from ZDI-19-590.

4

Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-19-590?

No, authentication is not required to exploit the ZDI-19-590 vulnerability.

5

What type of vulnerability is ZDI-19-590?

ZDI-19-590 is a remote code execution vulnerability found in the webvrpcs process of Advantech WebAccess.

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