SB2022082404 - Stack-based buffer overflow in Hitachi Energy RTU500 series CMU



SB2022082404 - Stack-based buffer overflow in Hitachi Energy RTU500 series CMU

Published: August 24, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022082404
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2081)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the HCI Modbus TCP function. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted message, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and cause a denial of service condition on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.