CVE-2021-32990CWE-125

FATEK Automation WinProladder Versions 3.30 and prior are vulnerable to an out-of-bounds read, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code

published June 29, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
77.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An out-of-bounds read in FATEK Automation WinProladder could let attackers run rogue code, like a mischievous guest raiding the kitchen for snacks! 🍕 Think of it like a poorly organized restaurant where a waiter accidentally delivers your order to the wrong table. If they don't check the table numbers, anyone could sneak a bite of your dish! If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive systems, potentially causing chaos by running malicious code. Imagine someone tampering with your equipment and altering critical settings without you knowing - absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a poorly organized restaurant where a waiter accidentally delivers your order to the wrong table. If they don't check the table numbers, anyone could sneak a bite of your dish! This vulnerability arises from improper bounds checking in WinProladder versions 3.30 and earlier, allowing attackers to read memory areas they shouldn't have access to, which may lead to arbitrary code execution.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive systems, potentially causing chaos by running malicious code. Imagine someone tampering with your equipment and altering critical settings without you knowing - absolutely devastating! Update WinProladder to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. Regularly audit your systems for any unauthorized changes or code, and implement strict access controls to minimize risk. You've got this! Stay vigilant and secure, and together we can keep the digital world safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01767 · 77.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-125 · Out-of-bounds Read
Published
2021-06-29T14:50Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 JUN 14:50Z
    FATEK Automation WinProladder Versions 3.30 and prior are vulnerable to an out-of-bounds read, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code
    cvelistv5