CVE-2022-25729CWE-20

Improper Input Validation in MODEM

Critical · published February 9, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
37.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A memory corruption vulnerability lurks in modems, caused by a sneaky length check failure during memory copying! Think of it like trying to pour a gallon of milk into a pint glass—if you don’t check the size, it’ll overflow, creating a messy situation! In the modem's case, that overflow can lead to unpredictable behavior and potential system crashes. An attacker could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code, potentially taking control of the modem and disrupting network services. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or complete network failure, making it absolutely devastating for both users and service providers!

Put simply

Think of it like trying to pour a gallon of milk into a pint glass—if you don’t check the size, it’ll overflow, creating a messy situation! In the modem's case, that overflow can lead to unpredictable behavior and potential system crashes. CVE-2022-25729 stems from improper length validation when data is copied into memory in the modem. This flaw can result in memory corruption, paving the way for attackers to manipulate system functions or execute malicious code.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code, potentially taking control of the modem and disrupting network services. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or complete network failure, making it absolutely devastating for both users and service providers! Patch your affected modem firmware immediately to the latest version. Ensure that your network devices are regularly updated to protect against similar vulnerabilities in the future. Don't wait—secure your connections now! You've got this! Stay proactive, and your network will be safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00443 · 37.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation
Published
2023-02-09T06:58Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 FEB 06:58Z
    Improper Input Validation in MODEM
    cvelistv5