Advisory Details

January 5th, 2018

Advantech WebAccess picfile File Upload Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE ID
CVSS SCORE	7.5, AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
AFFECTED VENDORS	Advantech
AFFECTED PRODUCTS	WebAccess
TREND MICRO CUSTOMER PROTECTION	Trend Micro TippingPoint IPS customers are protected against this vulnerability by Digital Vaccine protection filter ID ['29683']. For further product information on the TippingPoint IPS: http://www.tippingpoint.com
VULNERABILITY DETAILS	This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Advantech WebAccess. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the picfile parameter in gmicons.asp. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can allow for the upload of any file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the the web service.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS	Advantech has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at: https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-004-02
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE	2017-08-07 - Vulnerability reported to vendor 2018-01-05 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT	Zhou Yu

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