What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-10188?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-10188 is high due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-10188?

To fix ZDI-CAN-10188, users should update Advantech WebAccess/HMI Designer to the latest version provided by the vendor.

What types of attacks are possible with ZDI-CAN-10188?

ZDI-CAN-10188 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through user interaction with malicious files or links.

Is user interaction required for ZDI-CAN-10188 exploitation?

Yes, user interaction is required for ZDI-CAN-10188 exploitation as the user must visit a malicious page or open a harmful file.

What are the consequences of exploiting ZDI-CAN-10188?

Exploiting ZDI-CAN-10188 can lead to unauthorized code execution, potentially compromising the affected system.

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ZDI-CAN-10188

high

7.8

4/8/2024

ZDI-CAN-10188: Advantech WebAccess/HMI Designer PM3 File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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 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 in the context of the current process.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Advantech WebAccess/HMI Designer

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What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-10188?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-10188 is high due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-10188?
To fix ZDI-CAN-10188, users should update Advantech WebAccess/HMI Designer to the latest version provided by the vendor.
What types of attacks are possible with ZDI-CAN-10188?
ZDI-CAN-10188 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through user interaction with malicious files or links.
Is user interaction required for ZDI-CAN-10188 exploitation?
Yes, user interaction is required for ZDI-CAN-10188 exploitation as the user must visit a malicious page or open a harmful file.
What are the consequences of exploiting ZDI-CAN-10188?
Exploiting ZDI-CAN-10188 can lead to unauthorized code execution, potentially compromising the affected system.

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