CVE-2017-9636CWE-122

Mitsubishi E-Designer, Version 7.52 Build 344 contains five code sections which may be exploited to overwrite the heap

published April 17, 2018

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

⚠️ A surprising flaw in Mitsubishi E-Designer could turn your data into a wild ride! With just a few crafty moves, an attacker might exploit this to overwrite the heap. 🚨 Think of it as a sneaky chef swapping out the main ingredients of your carefully crafted dish without you knowing, leading to a culinary disaster that could spoil the entire meal! This vulnerability might allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, which is absolutely devastating. Imagine an unauthorized user being able to alter critical system processes, leading to compromised data integrity, service denial, or even a system crash. Yikes!

Put simply

Think of it as a sneaky chef swapping out the main ingredients of your carefully crafted dish without you knowing, leading to a culinary disaster that could spoil the entire meal! CVE-2017-9636 identifies five code sections in Mitsubishi E-Designer, Version 7.52 Build 344 that are vulnerable to heap overwriting, potentially enabling attackers to manipulate the application's behavior.

What to do

This vulnerability might allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, which is absolutely devastating. Imagine an unauthorized user being able to alter critical system processes, leading to compromised data integrity, service denial, or even a system crash. Yikes! To protect against this vulnerability, it's essential to update Mitsubishi E-Designer to the latest version available and conduct a thorough review of your systems for any unusual activity. Regular security assessments can help mitigate risks associated with outdated software. You can nail this! With your proactive steps, you’ll strengthen your defenses and keep your systems secure. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03522 · 89.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-122 · Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Published
2018-04-17T14:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 APR 14:00Z
    Mitsubishi E-Designer, Version 7.52 Build 344 contains five code sections which may be exploited to overwrite the heap
    cvelistv5