CVE-2020-5648

Improper neutralization of argument delimiters in a command ('Argument Injection') vulnerability in TCP/IP function included in the firmware of GT14 Model of…

published November 6, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
89.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An attacker just needs to send a single crafted packet to disrupt network functions! The GT14 Model of the GOT 1000 series is vulnerable to an argument injection flaw that could have serious consequences! Think of it like a mischievous prankster sending a fake delivery order to your restaurant — just one poorly worded request could throw the entire kitchen into chaos, halting all operations. If exploited, an unauthorized attacker on the same local network could stop critical network functions of the affected devices! This means that a malicious packet could disrupt your system’s operations, potentially leading to downtime and a halt in productivity. The consequences could be quite an inconvenience for any organization relying on these devices.

Put simply

Think of it like a mischievous prankster sending a fake delivery order to your restaurant — just one poorly worded request could throw the entire kitchen into chaos, halting all operations. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to disrupt the network functions of the GT14 model devices by improperly handling command arguments in the firmware’s TCP/IP function. This flaw exists in GT1455-QTBDE, GT1450-QMBDE, GT1450-QLBDE, GT1455HS-QTBDE, and GT1450HS-QMBDE running CoreOS version '05.65.00.BD' and earlier.

What to do

If exploited, an unauthorized attacker on the same local network could stop critical network functions of the affected devices! This means that a malicious packet could disrupt your system’s operations, potentially leading to downtime and a halt in productivity. The consequences could be quite an inconvenience for any organization relying on these devices. To protect against this vulnerability, ensure that your GT14 devices are updated to the latest firmware that patches this issue. Implement network segmentation to limit access to these devices, keeping potential attackers at bay. Regularly monitor network traffic for unusual activity that could indicate exploitation attempts. You've got this! With these preventive measures, you can fortify your network and keep those pranking packets at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03474 · 89.0th percentile
Published
2020-11-06T02:06Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 NOV 02:06Z
    Improper neutralization of argument delimiters in a command ('Argument Injection') vulnerability in TCP/IP function included in the firmware of GT14 Model of…
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