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CVE-2020-6656

File parsing Type Confusion Remote code execution vulerability

Published: Jan 7, 2021Updated: Nov 21, 2024 Sources: CVE List NVD csafCWE-20
5.8MEDIUM
NVD MITRE
EPSS Score
2.7%
Top 15.2%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
Patch Available
Self-Check
OpenVAS

Description

Eaton's easySoft software v7.xx prior to v7.22 are susceptible to file parsing type confusion remote code execution vulnerability. A malicious entity can execute a malicious code or make the application crash by tricking user upload a malformed .E70 file in the application. The vulnerability arises due to improper validation of user data supplied through E70 file which is causing Type Confusion.

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CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:LAC:HPR:NUI:RS:UC:HI:LA:L
Exploitability
AV:LAttack Vector
Local
AC:HAttack Complexity
High
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:RUser Interaction
Required
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:LIntegrity
Low
A:LAvailability
Low
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Weaknesses

CWE-20CWE-843

Affected Products

Eaton
commercial·US
easysoftOn-premWeb App
Enterprise Software / itsm-monitoring
easySoft SoftwareMixed
Enterprise Software / itsm-monitoring

Exploitability

Official Patch Available
Workaround Available
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MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
Initial Access
Privilege Escalation
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References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-007-03
us-cert.cisa.gov
https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-bulletins/easySoft-eaton-vulnerability-advisory.pdf
eaton.com
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1441/
zerodayinitiative.com
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