What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-14568?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-14568 is high due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-14568?

To fix ZDI-CAN-14568, update Fatek Automation WinProladder to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-14568?

Users of Fatek Automation WinProladder are affected by ZDI-CAN-14568.

What type of vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-14568?

ZDI-CAN-14568 is a remote code execution vulnerability that requires user interaction to be exploited.

Can ZDI-CAN-14568 be exploited without user interaction?

No, ZDI-CAN-14568 cannot be exploited without user interaction, as it requires the user to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

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ZDI-CAN-14568

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24/3/2025

ZDI-CAN-14568: Fatek Automation WinProladder PDW File Parsing Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Fatek Automation WinProladder. 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 PDW files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a stack-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
Fatek WinProladder

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What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-14568?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-14568 is high due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-14568?
To fix ZDI-CAN-14568, update Fatek Automation WinProladder to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-14568?
Users of Fatek Automation WinProladder are affected by ZDI-CAN-14568.
What type of vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-14568?
ZDI-CAN-14568 is a remote code execution vulnerability that requires user interaction to be exploited.
Can ZDI-CAN-14568 be exploited without user interaction?
No, ZDI-CAN-14568 cannot be exploited without user interaction, as it requires the user to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

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