CVE-2021-34566CWE-120

WAGO I/O-Check Service prone to Memory Overflow

Critical · published November 9, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
66.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated remote attacker can crash the WAGO I/O-Check Service with a single malicious packet — like tossing a wrench into a well-oiled machine! 🔥 Think of the I/O-Check Service as a tightly-run restaurant kitchen. If an unauthorized person sneaks in and throws a random ingredient into the mix, it could ruin the entire meal, causing chaos and a complete shutdown of operations! This vulnerability could allow attackers to disrupt critical services, leading to denial of service (DoS) and a complete loss of integrity in the system. Imagine a restaurant unable to serve customers because a single dish was ruined — that's the potential impact on your operations!

Put simply

Think of the I/O-Check Service as a tightly-run restaurant kitchen. If an unauthorized person sneaks in and throws a random ingredient into the mix, it could ruin the entire meal, causing chaos and a complete shutdown of operations! CVE-2021-34566 involves the WAGO I/O-Check Service, which can be crashed by sending a specially crafted packet that executes operating system commands, resulting in memory corruption and service interruption.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow attackers to disrupt critical services, leading to denial of service (DoS) and a complete loss of integrity in the system. Imagine a restaurant unable to serve customers because a single dish was ruined — that's the potential impact on your operations! Immediately update to the latest version of WAGO I/O-Check Service to close this vulnerability. Implement strict firewall rules to block unauthorized access and monitor logs for suspicious activity. Regularly audit and review your security posture to ensure defenses are robust. You’ve got this! Stay proactive and secure your systems, and you'll keep those attackers at bay. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01151 · 66.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-120 · Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
Published
2022-11-09T15:17Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 NOV 15:17Z
    WAGO I/O-Check Service prone to Memory Overflow
    cvelistv5