Stack-based buffer overflow in Fatek Automation PLC Ethernet Module
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-121 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
An issue was discovered in Fatek Automation PLC Ethernet Module. The affected Ether_cfg software configuration tool runs on the following Fatek PLCs: CBEH versions prior to V3.6 Build 170215, CBE versions prior to V3.6 Build 170215, CM55E versions prior to V3.6 Build 170215, and CM25E versions prior to V3.6 Build 170215. A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified, which may allow remote code execution or crash the affected device.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Fatek Automation PLC Ethernet Module | Fatek Automation PLC Ethernet Module | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Fatek Automation PLC Ethernet Module Vendor— Affected Fatek Automation PLC Ethernet Module Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 5
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:fatek:ethernet_module_configuration_tool_cbe_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to 3.5 | Vulnerable | FATEK Automation |
| cpe:2.3:o:fatek:ethernet_module_configuration_tool_cbeh_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to 3.5 | Vulnerable | FATEK Automation |
| cpe:2.3:o:fatek:ethernet_module_configuration_tool_cm25e_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to 3.5 | Vulnerable | FATEK Automation |
| cpe:2.3:o:fatek:ethernet_module_configuration_tool_cm55e_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to 3.5 | Vulnerable | FATEK Automation |
| cpe:2.3:h:fatek:plc_ethernet_module:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | FATEK Automation |
- cpe:2.3:o:fatek:ethernet_module_configuration_tool_cbe_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 3.5 Vulnerable ·FATEK Automation
- cpe:2.3:o:fatek:ethernet_module_configuration_tool_cbeh_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 3.5 Vulnerable ·FATEK Automation
- cpe:2.3:o:fatek:ethernet_module_configuration_tool_cm25e_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 3.5 Vulnerable ·FATEK Automation
- cpe:2.3:o:fatek:ethernet_module_configuration_tool_cm55e_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 3.5 Vulnerable ·FATEK Automation
- cpe:2.3:h:fatek:plc_ethernet_module:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·FATEK Automation
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2017-6023
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-jwfc-gwh4-6qmp
References
Sources
- CVE-2017-6023 · CVE Program
- CVE-2017-6023 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-jwfc-gwh4-6qmp · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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