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Plain-English summary
This flaw affects JTEKT ELECTRONICS Screen Creator Advance 2 through Ver.0.1.1.4 Build01. If a user opens a malicious project file, the application may read past valid data, exposing information or enabling code execution on that user's system.
Executive priority
Prioritize systems that process third-party or supplier project files. The issue is not described as remotely exploitable over the network, but successful exploitation could affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability on engineering workstations.
Technical view
CVE-2023-22353 is a CWE-125 out-of-bounds read in project-file handling. The product cannot verify the end of data while processing control management information. The published CVSS 3.1 score is 7.8, with local attack vector and required user interaction.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on engineering or operational workstations where Screen Creator Advance 2 is installed and users open project files. The affected versions are Ver.0.1.1.4 Build01 and earlier. No network-exposed service is described in the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The sources describe exploitation through a specially crafted project file opened by a user. The bundle does not identify public exploit code, observed attacks, or CISA KEV listing. Treat active exploitation as unconfirmed based on the provided evidence.
Researcher notes
The public description is concise and does not provide parser internals, fixed version details, or exploitation indicators in the source bundle. Validation should focus on affected-version inventory, project-file trust boundaries, and whether vendor guidance has been applied.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Screen Creator Advance 2 installations and versions.
- Review JTEKT and JVN advisories for supported remediation guidance.
- Restrict opening project files from untrusted or external sources.
- Use endpoint controls to isolate engineering workstations handling project files.
- Run affected software with least practical user privileges.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether installed versions are Ver.0.1.1.4 Build01 or earlier.
- Identify users and systems that open Screen Creator Advance 2 project files.
- Review recent project-file sources for untrusted external origin.
- Check endpoint telemetry for crashes around project-file opening.
- Document vendor advisory status and remediation decisions.
Public sources used
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- 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 vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability 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
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.electronics.jtekt.co.jp/en/topics/202302035233/CVE reference
- https://www.electronics.jtekt.co.jp/jp/topics/2023020313454/CVE reference
- https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU98917488/CVE reference
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CWE details
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Out-of-bounds Read
Out-of-bounds Read represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.