CVE-2020-6656
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CVE-2020-6656 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 2.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Eaton | Easysoft | >= 7.00, < 7.20 |
References
- https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-007-03Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1441/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1442/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1444/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-007-03Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1441/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1442/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1444/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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