(PT-2014-50) Positive Technologies Security Advisory
Heap-based buffer overflow in Honeywell EPKS
Vulnerable software
Honeywell EPKS
Version: R311
Link:
http://honeywell.com/
Severity level
Severity level: High
Impact: Remote code execution, denial of service
Access Vector: Remote
CVSS v2:
Base Score: 7.6
Vector: (AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
CVE: not assigned
Software description
Honeywell Experion PKS is a cost-effective open control and safety system that expands the role of distributed control. Experion provides a safe, robust, scalable, plant-wide system with unprecedented connectivity through all levels of the plant.
Vulnerability description
The specialists of the Positive Research center have detected a Heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Honeywell EPKS.
Heap-based buffer overflow was discovered inhscodbcn.exe module when using function ISAMGetTableList() for copying data from packet in dynamic memory buffer of static size without checking input which could lead to possible remote code execution or denial of service.
How to fix
Update your sofware up to the latest version
Advisory status
06.03.2014 - Vendor gets vulnerability details
02.06.2014 - Vendor releases fixed version and details
18.11.2014 - Public disclosure
Credits
The vulnerability was detected by Alexander Tlyapov, Positive Research Center (Positive Technologies Company)
References
http://en.securitylab.ru/lab/PT-2014-50
Reports on the vulnerabilities previously discovered by Positive Research:
http://www.ptsecurity.com/research/advisory/
http://en.securitylab.ru/lab/
About Positive Technologies
Positive Technologies is a leading provider of vulnerability assessment, compliance management and threat analysis solutions to more than 1,000 global enterprise clients. Our solutions work seamlessly across your entire business: securing applications in development; assessing your network and application vulnerabilities; assuring compliance with regulatory requirements; and blocking real-time attacks. Our commitment to clients and research has earned Positive Technologies a reputation as one of the foremost authorities on SCADA, Banking, Telecom, Web Application and ERP security, and distinction as the #1 fastest growing Security and Vulnerability Management firm in 2012, as shown in an IDC report*. To learn more about Positive Technologies please visit www.ptsecurity.com
*Source: IDC Worldwide Security and Vulnerability Management 2013-2017 Forecast and 2012 Vendor Shares, doc #242465, August 2013. Based on year-over-year revenue growth in 2012 for vendors with revenues of $20M+
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