CVE-2012-4355

TCPIPS_Story.dll in Sielco Sistemi Winlog Pro SCADA before 2.07.18 and Winlog Lite SCADA before 2.07.18 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a…

published August 19, 2012

CVSS
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EPSS
8%
Percentile
94.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A remote attacker could hijack your system just by sending a cleverly crafted packet! Think of it like a delivery driver dropping off a package with the wrong address — if the recipient fails to check it, the wrong items might end up in the wrong hands! This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on your system, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data manipulation. Imagine an intruder sneaking in and taking control of your SCADA system, wreaking havoc and causing chaos!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery driver dropping off a package with the wrong address — if the recipient fails to check it, the wrong items might end up in the wrong hands! The issue lies in the TCPIPS_Story.dll file within Sielco Sistemi's Winlog Pro and Winlog Lite SCADA systems before version 2.07.18. By sending a port-46824 TCP packet containing a crafted negative integer after the opcode, attackers can trigger a buffer overflow due to incorrect function-pointer processing.

What to do

This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on your system, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data manipulation. Imagine an intruder sneaking in and taking control of your SCADA system, wreaking havoc and causing chaos! Immediately upgrade to version 2.07.18 of Winlog Pro and Winlog Lite SCADA to mitigate this vulnerability. Ensure that all network traffic is monitored, and consider implementing packet filtering to catch any suspicious activity. Regular audits of your systems can help catch these sneaky vulnerabilities early! You've got this! Stay vigilant and follow these steps to keep your systems safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.08186 · 94.8th percentile
Published
2012-08-19T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 AUG 20:00Z
    TCPIPS_Story.dll in Sielco Sistemi Winlog Pro SCADA before 2.07.18 and Winlog Lite SCADA before 2.07.18 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a…
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