This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Advantech WebAccess/HMI Designer. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of PM3 files. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing further free operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Advantech WebAccess/HMI Designer |
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The severity of ZDI-20-952 is critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
To fix ZDI-20-952, update your Advantech WebAccess/HMI Designer to the latest version provided by the vendor.
Yes, user interaction is required as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
ZDI-20-952 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full system compromise.
ZDI-20-952 specifically affects Advantech WebAccess/HMI Designer installations.