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CVE-2020-6656 Detail

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.


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Hyperlink Resource
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-007-03 Third Party Advisory  US Government Resource 
https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-bulletins/easySoft-eaton-vulnerability-advisory.pdf Vendor Advisory 
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 

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-843 Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion') cwe source acceptance level NIST   Reference acceptance level Eaton  
CWE-20 Improper Input Validation Reference acceptance level Eaton  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2020-6656
NVD Published Date:
01/07/2021
NVD Last Modified:
03/31/2021
Source:
Eaton