GE Proficy Machine Edition 'Trapiserver.exe' Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	63943
Class:	Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Apr 24 2012 12:00AM
Updated:	Apr 24 2012 12:00AM
Credit:	Unknown
Vulnerable:	General Electric Proficy Machine Edition 7.00 SIM 7
Not Vulnerable:	General Electric Proficy Machine Edition 7.00 SIM 8

GE Proficy Machine Edition 'Trapiserver.exe' Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

GE Proficy Machine Edition is prone to a remote buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to properly validate the user-supplied input.

Successfully exploiting this issue may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the vulnerable application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.

GE Proficy Machine Edition 7.00 SIM 7 is vulnerable.

GE Proficy Machine Edition 'Trapiserver.exe' Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

GE Proficy Machine Edition 'Trapiserver.exe' Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

GE Proficy Machine Edition 'Trapiserver.exe' Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

References:

• GE Homepage (GE)
  
• Proficy View - Machine Edition (General Electric)
  
• GEIP12-06 Security Advisory (General Electric)