CVE-2017-9634CWE-787

Mitsubishi E-Designer, Version 7.52 Build 344 contains two code sections which may be exploited to allow an attacker to overwrite arbitrary memory locations

published April 17, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An overlooked code section in Mitsubishi E-Designer version 7.52 could let attackers overwrite memory locations with just a bit of crafty code — like a chef sneaking extra ingredients into a secret recipe! 🍳 It's like a restaurant where a waiter can change what's on the menu without the chef knowing, leading to unexpected and potentially disastrous dishes. If an attacker can overwrite memory, they can create a chaotic environment where anything can happen! This vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution, which means an attacker could execute any code they want on the system, potentially compromising sensitive data. Even worse, it could result in a system crash or denial of service, leaving your operations in disarray. Talk about a recipe for disaster!

Put simply

It's like a restaurant where a waiter can change what's on the menu without the chef knowing, leading to unexpected and potentially disastrous dishes. If an attacker can overwrite memory, they can create a chaotic environment where anything can happen! CVE-2017-9634 allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary memory locations in Mitsubishi E-Designer due to flaws in two code sections, opening the door to execute code that shouldn't run and compromise system integrity.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution, which means an attacker could execute any code they want on the system, potentially compromising sensitive data. Even worse, it could result in a system crash or denial of service, leaving your operations in disarray. Talk about a recipe for disaster! To protect your system, update Mitsubishi E-Designer to the latest version available. While the specifics of a patch haven't been detailed, always ensure your software is up to date and consider restricting access to trusted users only. Regular audits can also help catch vulnerabilities before they get exploited! You've got this! Stay vigilant, keep your software updated, and you’ll be a security hero in no time! 🦸

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03522 · 89.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-787 · Out-of-bounds Write
Published
2018-04-17T14:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 APR 14:00Z
    Mitsubishi E-Designer, Version 7.52 Build 344 contains two code sections which may be exploited to allow an attacker to overwrite arbitrary memory locations
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