#VU89023 Stack-based buffer overflow in Honeywell International, Inc products - CVE-2023-5401

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89023

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5401

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Safety Manager
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances
Safety Manager SC
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances
Experion PKS
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration
Experion PlantCruise
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration
Experion LX
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Honeywell International, Inc

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote unauthenticated attacker can use specially crafted messages, trigger stack-based buffer overflow 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

Safety Manager: R15x - R162.10

Safety Manager SC: R210.X - R212.1

Experion PKS: before R510.2 HF14

Experion LX: before R511.5 TCU4 HF4

Experion PlantCruise: before R511.5 TCU4 HF4

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External links
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-116-04

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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