CVE-2014-0783
CriticalPublic exploitStack-based buffer overflow in BKHOdeq.exe in Yokogawa CENTUM CS 3000 R3.09.50 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TCP packet.
Published Mar 14, 2014 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-0783 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.0 v2) affecting CENTUM CS 3000 (Yokogawa).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including CENTUM CS 3000 R3.09.50.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
9.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
68%
Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in BKHOdeq.exe in Yokogawa CENTUM CS 3000 R3.09.50 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TCP packet.
Affected Products
13 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| CENTUM CS 3000Yokogawa | r3.01, r3.02, r3.03, r3.04, r3.05, r3.06, r3.07, r3.08 | r3.09.50 |
Patched Releases
CENTUM CS 3000
R3.09.50, r3.09.50
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 14, 2014
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
- CWE-121 Stack-based Buffer Overflow
References
- advisoryhttp://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-14-070-01
- exploithttps://community.rapid7.com/community/metasploit/blog/2014/03/10/yokogawa-centum-cs3000-vulnerabilities
- exploitMSF yokogawa_bkhodeq_bof.rb
- exploitExploitDB-32209
- otherhttps://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-14-070-01a
FAQ
Common Questions.
Stack-based buffer overflow in BKHOdeq.exe in Yokogawa CENTUM CS 3000 R3.09.50 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TCP packet.
Affected: CENTUM CS 3000 (Yokogawa) versions r3.01, r3.02, r3.03, r3.04, r3.05, r3.06, r3.07, r3.08. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including CENTUM CS 3000 R3.09.50.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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