CVE-2019-10947 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Delta Industrial Automation CNCSoft and CNCSoft ScreenEditor Version 1.00.88 and earlier are affected by multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities that can be exploited by processing specially crafted project files, enabling remote code execution.

Understanding CVE-2019-10947

What is CVE-2019-10947?

There are several buffer overflow vulnerabilities in Delta Industrial Automation CNCSoft and CNCSoft ScreenEditor Version 1.00.88 and earlier. Attackers can exploit these vulnerabilities by processing specially crafted project files to execute arbitrary code remotely.

The Impact of CVE-2019-10947

These vulnerabilities allow attackers to remotely execute arbitrary code due to the lack of proper user input validation in CNCSoft before copying data from project files onto the stack.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-10947

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerabilities are stack-based buffer overflows (CWE-121) that can be triggered by processing specially crafted project files.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Delta Industrial Automation CNCSoft
Versions affected: CNCSoft ScreenEditor Version 1.00.88 and prior

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit these vulnerabilities by manipulating project files to trigger buffer overflows, leading to remote code execution.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by the vendor promptly.
Avoid opening project files from untrusted or unknown sources.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address known vulnerabilities.
Conduct security training for employees on identifying and handling suspicious files.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Delta Industrial Automation for CNCSoft.