CVE-2022-36511

H3C GR-1200W MiniGRW1A0V100R006 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the function EditApAdvanceInfo

Critical · published August 25, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
68.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A stack overflow in the H3C GR-1200W MiniGRW1A0V100R006 could open the door to full control by attackers, making it a critical risk! 🔥 Think of it as a crowded elevator where one too many people squeeze in — it might hold for a moment, but eventually, it's going to crash down. Similarly, this vulnerability lets malicious code overwrite crucial areas of memory, leading to potential system failure. If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access, execute arbitrary code, or even take complete control of the device, leading to devastating consequences for security and privacy. Imagine a thief not only breaking in but also rearranging your entire home!

Put simply

Think of it as a crowded elevator where one too many people squeeze in — it might hold for a moment, but eventually, it's going to crash down. Similarly, this vulnerability lets malicious code overwrite crucial areas of memory, leading to potential system failure. This stack overflow occurs in the EditApAdvanceInfo function, where improper handling of input sizes allows data to overflow into adjacent memory space, creating a pathway for attackers to execute malicious payloads.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access, execute arbitrary code, or even take complete control of the device, leading to devastating consequences for security and privacy. Imagine a thief not only breaking in but also rearranging your entire home! Immediately patch the device to the latest firmware version provided by H3C, review the configuration settings, and disable any unnecessary services. Regularly check for updates to ensure continued protection! You've got this! By following these steps, you'll help secure your network like the hero you are! 🛡️

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
0.01214 · 68.3th percentile
Published
2022-08-25T13:58Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 AUG 13:58Z
    H3C GR-1200W MiniGRW1A0V100R006 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the function EditApAdvanceInfo
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