CVE-2024-7013
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedStack-based buffer overflow in Control FPWIN Pro version 7.7.2.0 and all previous versions may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted project file.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · moderate confidenceA stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Control FPWIN Pro versions 7.7.2.0 and prior allows remote code execution when users open a specially crafted malicious project file. The overflow occurs on the stack, enabling attackers to overwrite return addresses and inject arbitrary code.
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CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Local
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Verify Control FPWIN Pro installationCheck for Control FPWIN Pro in the system program files directory (typically C:\Program Files\Panasonic\ or C:\Program Files (x86)\Panasonic\) or review installed programs via Windows Add/Remove Programs or Settings > Apps & featuresAffected if Control FPWIN Pro is present on the system
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Determine installed version numberLocate the executable (FPWIN Pro.exe) in the installation folder, right-click and select Properties, then inspect the Details tab for the Product Version field; alternatively, open the software and navigate to Help > About to view version informationAffected if The displayed version is 7.7.2.0 or any version prior to 7.7.2.0
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Confirm version falls within affected rangeCompare the identified version number against the affected range: versions 7.7.2.0 and all prior minor versions (e.g., 7.7.1.x, 7.7.0.x, 7.6.x, etc.) are considered affectedAffected if Installed version is 7.7.2.0 or lower (e.g., 7.7.1.0, 7.6.5.2, etc.)
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Assess file handling exposureDetermine if users have the ability to open project files (.fpj or similar extensions) within the software; check if the project file open feature is accessible and not enterprise-disabledAffected if Users can open project files and the software processes these files without additional sandboxing or restriction
The environment is affected if Control FPWIN Pro version 7.7.2.0 or prior is installed and users can open project files within the software, as the vulnerability requires opening a specially crafted malicious project file to trigger the stack-based buffer overflow.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
From vendor dataUsers should refrain from opening project files from untrusted sources and apply vendor patches when released. Organizations using this software should implement file extension restrictions and sandboxing for project files.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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- A config change or rule that shut the vector down
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