CVE-2017-9636
Mitsubishi E-Designer, Version 7.52 Build 344 contains five code sections which may be exploited to overwrite the heap. This can result in arbitrary code execution, compromised data integrity, deni...
Affects 1 product across 1 vendor.
Parent class for buffer-related vulnerabilities where operations exceed buffer boundaries.
Buffer overflow corrupting dynamically allocated heap memory, exploitable for arbitrary code execution.
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Mapping is CWE-to-CAPEC per MITRE CAPEC 3.9.
CVE-2017-9636 affects Mitsubishi E-Designer version 7.52 Build 344, allowing an attacker to overwrite the heap, leading to arbitrary code execution, compromised data integrity, denial of service, and system crashes. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.8, indicating critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
BSID: BS-2018-GLOBAL-122011-C • Model: Qwen/Qwen2.5-72B-Instruct-AWQ • Confidence: HIGH
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| CVE ID | CVE-2017-9636 |
|---|---|
| BSID | BS-2018-GLOBAL-122011-C BreachSpider Global ID |
| CVSS Vector | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| Published | 2018-04-17 |
| Last Modified | 2024-11-21 |
| ICS Relevance | 70% |
| Weakness (CWE) | |
| Verticals | |
| Source | NVD |
Mitsubishi E-Designer, Version 7.52 Build 344 contains five code sections which may be exploited to overwrite the heap. This can result in arbitrary code execution, compromised data integrity, denial of service, and system crash.
Source: NIST NVD / MITRE CVE Database
The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication, requiring no user interaction. An attacker can send specially crafted data to the affected software, causing a heap overflow that can lead to arbitrary code execution, data corruption, and system instability.
Exploitation Likelihood: MEDIUM
| Vendor | Product | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Electric | E-Designer | — |
| CISA KEV | Not in KEV catalog |
|---|---|
| Public Exploit | Not confirmed |
| PoC Code | Not confirmed |
Implement network segmentation to isolate the affected E-Designer application from untrusted networks. Apply strict access controls and monitor traffic for suspicious activity.
No reliable network detection signature exists for this vulnerability class — apply the compensating controls above and the vendor patch. SAGE only publishes a network rule when a concrete on-the-wire signature can be grounded in the advisory.
This CVE violates CIP-007-R2 as it allows unauthorized access to electronic security perimeters, potentially compromising the integrity and availability of critical systems.
This CVE maps to SR 7.6 because it involves a vulnerability that can be exploited to execute arbitrary code, which directly impacts the security of the industrial control system and its components.
Virtual patch generated by CITED Relevance SAGE. Validate in isolated environment before production deployment. Compensating control only - does not replace vendor patch.
SAGE Enrichment Record — provenance & audit hash
| Model | Qwen/Qwen2.5-72B-Instruct-AWQ |
|---|---|
| Confidence | HIGH |
| Enriched At | 2026-05-24 |
| SHA-512 Audit Hash | 9548ffbd1db2b835d126a5c645f1991a42cdb614b147cd29be168d7dc153add8346b1716817e9cce449ef5806871ddec84dcb39b50c7fa1b66d30a350ba433d5 |
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