CVE-2021-30189

CODESYS V2 Web-Server before 1.1.9.20 has a Stack-based Buffer Overflow

published May 25, 2021

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
68.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A stack-based buffer overflow in CODESYS V2 Web-Server could let attackers crash your system with just a crafty payload! 🚨 Think of it like an overflowing suitcase at the airport. If you shove in too many clothes without checking, the zipper bursts and scatters everything around. In this case, that overflow could let attackers access parts of the system they shouldn’t! If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to crashes or unexpected behavior in your automation systems, potentially halting operations or causing chaos in your environment. While there's no known exploitation at the moment, staying ahead is key to maintaining system stability!

Put simply

Think of it like an overflowing suitcase at the airport. If you shove in too many clothes without checking, the zipper bursts and scatters everything around. In this case, that overflow could let attackers access parts of the system they shouldn’t! The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of input lengths in the CODESYS V2 Web-Server, allowing an attacker to overflow a stack buffer. This may lead to corruption of adjacent memory, which can be exploited in certain scenarios.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to crashes or unexpected behavior in your automation systems, potentially halting operations or causing chaos in your environment. While there's no known exploitation at the moment, staying ahead is key to maintaining system stability! To remediate this issue, upgrade to CODESYS V2 Web-Server version 1.1.9.20 or later. It's also wise to audit your system inputs and ensure proper bounds checking to strengthen defenses. Don’t delay in securing your setup! You've got this! Follow through with these updates and keep your systems running smoothly! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01236 · 68.9th percentile
Published
2021-05-25T12:09Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 MAY 12:09Z
    CODESYS V2 Web-Server before 1.1.9.20 has a Stack-based Buffer Overflow
    cvelistv5