CVE-2022-29925
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or leak sensitive information by tricking users into opening malicious image files in V-SFT graphic editor versions before 6.1.6.0. It affects industrial control system operators using Fuji Electric's V-SFT software for HMI development and simulation.
💻 Affected Systems
- Fuji Electric V-SFT graphic editor
📦 What is this software?
V Sft by Fujielectric
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full system compromise with remote code execution leading to industrial process disruption, data theft, or ransomware deployment on industrial control systems.
Likely Case
Information disclosure or limited code execution within the V-SFT application context, potentially allowing lateral movement to connected industrial systems.
If Mitigated
No impact if patched version is used or if users don't open untrusted image files with the vulnerable software.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires social engineering to get user to open malicious file; no authentication bypass needed once file is opened.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: v6.1.6.0
Vendor Advisory: https://monitouch.fujielectric.com/site/download-e/09vsft6_inf/Search.php
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download V-SFT v6.1.6.0 from Fuji Electric's website. 2. Uninstall previous version. 3. Install new version. 4. Restart system.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict file opening
windowsConfigure V-SFT to only open trusted image files or disable automatic file associations
Application whitelisting
windowsUse AppLocker or similar to restrict V-SFT from executing untrusted code
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict user training about opening untrusted files with V-SFT
- Isolate V-SFT workstations from production networks using air gaps or firewalls
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check V-SFT version in Help > About; if version is below 6.1.6.0, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
Not applicable - check via GUI Help > About menuVerify Fix Applied:
Verify version shows 6.1.6.0 or higher in Help > About after installation.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- V-SFT crash logs with memory access violations
- Unexpected image file processing in V-SFT
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from V-SFT workstations
SIEM Query:
EventID=1000 OR EventID=1001 AND ProcessName="V-SFT.exe" AND ExceptionCode=0xC0000005