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Advisory Published

ZDI-21-588: Omron CX-One CX-Position NCI File Parsing Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Omron CX-One. 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 NCI files in the CX-Position application. When parsing the B_PLC_NAME element, the process does not properly validate the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Omron CX-One

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-21-588?

    The severity of ZDI-21-588 is critical due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix ZDI-21-588?

    To fix ZDI-21-588, ensure that you update Omron CX-One to the latest security patch provided by Omron.

  • What are the potential impacts of ZDI-21-588?

    The potential impacts of ZDI-21-588 include unauthorized remote code execution and subsequent control over the affected system.

  • Is user interaction required for exploiting ZDI-21-588?

    Yes, user interaction is required for exploiting ZDI-21-588, as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

  • Which versions of Omron CX-One are affected by ZDI-21-588?

    ZDI-21-588 affects all versions of Omron CX-One that have not been updated to address this vulnerability.

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