This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Advantech WebAccess/SCADA. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the implementation of IOCTL 0x00002711 in DrawSrv.dll. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of Administrator.
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Advantech WebAccess/SCADA |
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ZDI-20-605 has a high severity rating due to its ability to allow remote code execution without authentication.
To mitigate ZDI-20-605, install the latest patches provided by Advantech for WebAccess/SCADA.
ZDI-20-605 affects installations of Advantech WebAccess/SCADA that have not been updated.
Yes, ZDI-20-605 can be exploited remotely without any user interaction required.
ZDI-20-605 is categorized as a remote code execution vulnerability.