CVE-2022-32525CWE-120

A CWE-120: Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input vulnerability exists that could cause a stack-based buffer overflow, potentially leading to remote code…

Critical · published January 30, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
69.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty buffer overflow vulnerability could let attackers execute their code with just a well-crafted alarm message! 🔥 This is like a delivery service that receives packages without ever checking their dimensions — if an oversized box slips through, it can topple everything in the warehouse. If exploited, an attacker could trigger a stack-based buffer overflow, granting them the power to run any code they want on the server. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or even complete system takeover — potentially devastating consequences for your operations!

Put simply

This is like a delivery service that receives packages without ever checking their dimensions — if an oversized box slips through, it can topple everything in the warehouse. CVE-2022-32525 is a buffer copy vulnerability in IGSS Data Server's alarm data message handling. By sending specially crafted messages, an attacker can cause a stack-based buffer overflow, which may lead to remote code execution.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could trigger a stack-based buffer overflow, granting them the power to run any code they want on the server. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or even complete system takeover — potentially devastating consequences for your operations! To safeguard against this vulnerability, patch to IGSS Data Server version V15.0.0.22170 or later immediately. Regularly review and validate the size of input data to prevent similar future issues. 🔒 You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be well on your way to securing your systems! 🛡️

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
0.01269 · 69.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-120 · Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
Published
2023-01-30T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 JAN 00:00Z
    A CWE-120: Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input vulnerability exists that could cause a stack-based buffer overflow, potentially leading to remote code…
    cvelistv5