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CVE-2022-29506NVD status: Modified

V-SFT: Out-of-bounds Read

CVE-2022-29506 is a high-severity out-of-bounds read vulnerability in V-SFT from FUJI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. / Hakko Electronics, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 out of 10. It can be exploited with local access to the system by an unauthenticated attacker, but only if a user takes part, for example by opening a link or file. Affected V-SFT versions: v6.1.3.0 and earlier. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 63% of scored CVEs.

Next patch cycle

High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.

What to do

  1. Update V-server to 4.0.12.0 or 4.0.13.0a, whichever matches your release line, or a later version.
  2. Read the advisory on monitouch.fujielectric.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
  3. Because the attack needs a user to take part, warn users about unexpected links and files related to this product until it is patched.

Affected products and versions

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed in
FUJI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. / Hakko ElectronicsV-SFTv6.1.3.0 and earlierNot stated
FujielectricV-serverbefore 4.0.12.0; before 4.0.13.0a4.0.12.0, 4.0.13.0a

Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.

How the severity score breaks down

Attack vector
LocalThe attacker needs local access or must trick a user into running something.
Attack complexity
LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
Privileges required
NoneNo account or login is needed.
User interaction
RequiredA user must take an action such as opening a file or link.
Scope
UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
Confidentiality
HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
Integrity
HighData or code can be modified at will.
Availability
HighThe component can be taken down completely.

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.

Scoring systemScoreSeverityScored by
CVSS 3.17.8HighNVD
CVSS 2.06.8MediumNVD

Official description

Out-of-bounds read vulnerability exist in the simulator module contained in the graphic editor 'V-SFT' v6.1.3.0 and earlier, which may allow an attacker to obtain information and/or execute arbitrary code by having a user to open a specially crafted image file.

Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.

The underlying weakness: Out-of-bounds Read

The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

How developers prevent this class of flaw

  • Use a language that provides appropriate memory abstractions.

More Out-of-bounds Read vulnerabilities (CWE-125)

Timeline

  1. CVE record published.
  2. Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).

References

Third-party and government advisories

Other vulnerabilities in V-SFT

All V-SFT vulnerabilities

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