KV STUDIO: Out-of-bounds Read
CVE-2024-29219 is a high-severity out-of-bounds read vulnerability in KV STUDIO from Keyence, 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 KV STUDIO versions: Ver.11.64 and earlier; 11.64 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 0.3% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of KV STUDIO you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Read the advisory on keyence.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- 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
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEYENCE | KV STUDIO | Ver.11.64 and earlier; 11.64 and earlier | Not stated |
| KEYENCE | KV REPLAY VIEWER | Ver.2.64 and earlier; 2.64 and earlier | Not stated |
| KEYENCE | VT5-WX15/WX12 | Ver.6.02 and earlier | Not stated |
| Keyence | Vt5-wx15 Firmware | 6.02 and earlier | Not stated |
| Keyence | Vt5-wx12 Firmware | 6.02 and earlier | Not stated |
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 CISA (ADP).
Official description
Out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in KV STUDIO Ver.11.64 and earlier and KV REPLAY VIEWER Ver.2.64 and earlier, and VT5-WX15/WX12 Ver.6.02 and earlier, which may lead to information disclosure or arbitrary code execution by having a user of the affected product open a specially crafted 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.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Third-party and government advisories
- jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU95439120/Third Party Advisory
Other vulnerabilities in KV STUDIO
- 7.8 High severity
- 7.8 High severity
- 7.8 High severity
- 8.8 High severity
- 7.8 High severity
Recent Out-of-bounds Read vulnerabilities
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.8 High severity
- 8.4 High severity
- 7.8 High severity
- 9.1 Critical severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
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