Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This affects Red Lion Controls Crimson Windows configuration software. A malicious input file can trigger pointer mishandling when opened by a valid user, potentially compromising the engineering workstation. The issue is serious but requires user interaction; it is not described as a remotely reachable service vulnerability.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority where Crimson is used for operational technology support. The practical risk is workstation compromise through malicious files, especially in engineering environments with trusted vendor file exchange.
Technical view
CVE-2019-10984 is a high-severity CWE-465 pointer issue in Crimson 3.0 and prior, and Crimson 3.1 before release 3112.00. The CVSS 3.1 vector is local, low complexity, no privileges, user interaction required, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on Windows engineering or maintenance workstations running affected Crimson versions and opening Crimson-related files from email, vendors, shared drives, or removable media.
Exploitation context
The supplied sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Exploitation requires a valid user to open a specially crafted malicious input file.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description, CVSS vector, affected-version statement, and CISA ICS advisory reference. Do not assume network exploitability, active exploitation, or affected Red Lion products beyond Crimson software.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory all workstations running Red Lion Controls Crimson.
- Upgrade Crimson 3.1 to release 3112.00 or later per vendor guidance.
- Plan remediation for Crimson 3.0 and earlier with vendor-supported options.
- Restrict Crimson file handling to trusted sources and managed workstations.
- Use endpoint controls to inspect downloaded, emailed, or removable-media project files.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed Crimson versions on engineering workstations.
- Identify users and file shares handling Crimson input or project files.
- Check whether version 3.1 systems are below release 3112.00.
- Review the CISA ICS advisory and vendor guidance for supported remediation.
- Verify no affected versions remain on routinely used engineering systems.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-19-248-01CVE reference, icscert · x_refsource_MISC
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