#VU102563 Off-by-one in ABB products - CVE-2024-51554

Vulnerability identifier: #VU102563

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-51554

CWE-ID: CWE-193

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
NEXUS-3
Hardware solutions / Firmware
NEX-2
Hardware solutions / Firmware
ASP-ENT
Hardware solutions / Firmware
MATRIX Series
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: ABB

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to an off-by-one error in ASPECT. A remote user can trigger an off-by-one error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

NEXUS-3: 3.08.02

NEX-2: 3.08.02

ASP-ENT: 3.08.02

MATRIX Series: 3.08.02

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External links
https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=9AKK108469A7497&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=Launch
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-007-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.