CVE-2020-16217

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 2.87%

Last modified

CVE-2020-16217 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Advantech WebAccess HMI Designer, Versions 2.1.9.31 and prior. A double free vulnerability caused by processing specially crafted project files may allow remote code execution, disclosure/modification of information, or cause the application to crash.. EPSS estimates a 2.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Advantech WebAccess HMI Designer, Versions 2.1.9.31 and prior. A double free vulnerability caused by processing specially crafted project files may allow remote code execution, disclosure/modification of information, or cause the application to crash.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
2.87%

85.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AdvantechWebaccess\/Hmi Designer<= 2.1.9.31

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-16217?
Advantech WebAccess HMI Designer, Versions 2.1.9.31 and prior. A double free vulnerability caused by processing specially crafted project files may allow remote code execution, disclosure/modification of information, or cause the application to crash.
How severe is CVE-2020-16217?
CVE-2020-16217 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16217?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST