CVE-2018-5447CWE-20

An Improper Input Validation issue was discovered in Nari PCS-9611 relay

published January 25, 2018

CVSS
β€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
84.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A little misstep in input validation is causing a big ruckus in the Nari PCS-9611 relay. This flaw lets attackers peek behind the curtain and access system resources! πŸ” Think of it like a restaurant where a waiter accidentally leaves the kitchen door wide open β€” anyone can walk in and play chef, wreaking havoc in the process. 🍳 An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to read sensitive data and disrupt system availability, leading to potential downtime or data breaches. In a worst-case scenario, they could make crucial resources unavailable, which could be devastating for system reliability!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a waiter accidentally leaves the kitchen door wide open β€” anyone can walk in and play chef, wreaking havoc in the process. 🍳 This improper input validation allows a remote attacker to exploit the service, gaining unauthorized access to system resources and impacting its availability. Essentially, it’s a gap in the defenses that should prevent unverified inputs from causing mischief.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to read sensitive data and disrupt system availability, leading to potential downtime or data breaches. In a worst-case scenario, they could make crucial resources unavailable, which could be devastating for system reliability! To safeguard your system, ensure that input validation is properly implemented and all incoming data is thoroughly vetted. Regularly review the configuration and apply any available updates or patches to the Nari PCS-9611 relay to close this gap. You've got this! With a few adjustments, you can keep your systems safe and sound. πŸ›‘οΈ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02414 Β· 84.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-20 Β· Improper Input Validation
Published
2018-01-25T22:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 JAN 22:00Z
    An Improper Input Validation issue was discovered in Nari PCS-9611 relay
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