#VU89226 Input validation error in DIAEnergie - CVE-2024-4549

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89226

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 7.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-4549

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
DIAEnergie
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Delta Electronics, Inc.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when processing an "ICS Restart!" message. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

DIAEnergie: 1.10.1.8610

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External links
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2024-13

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.