CVE-2022-36519

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

published August 25, 2022

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
68.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky stack overflow is hiding in the H3C GR-1200W MiniGRW1A0V100R006! Just one little mistake in the AddWlanMacList function could lead to some big trouble! Think of it like a restaurant where a chef accidentally keeps pouring ingredients into a pot without checking the limits — eventually, it overflows, and you end up with a kitchen disaster! 🍝 If exploited, this stack overflow could give an attacker the keys to the kitchen, allowing them to execute arbitrary code on the device. In simpler terms, they could gain control over the device, potentially leading to data leaks or manipulation. That’s something nobody wants!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a chef accidentally keeps pouring ingredients into a pot without checking the limits — eventually, it overflows, and you end up with a kitchen disaster! 🍝 The vulnerability arises from an unchecked buffer in the AddWlanMacList function, which allows excessive data input, leading to a stack overflow. This can compromise the device's stability and security by allowing an attacker to inject malicious code.

What to do

If exploited, this stack overflow could give an attacker the keys to the kitchen, allowing them to execute arbitrary code on the device. In simpler terms, they could gain control over the device, potentially leading to data leaks or manipulation. That’s something nobody wants! To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure you update the H3C GR-1200W MiniGRW1A0V100R006 firmware to the latest version provided by the vendor. Regularly monitor the manufacturer's website for any patches and consider implementing input validation controls to prevent excessive data submissions. You've got this! Just follow these steps, and you'll have your systems locked down in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01214 · 68.3th percentile
Published
2022-08-25T14:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 AUG 14:00Z
    H3C GR-1200W MiniGRW1A0V100R006 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the function AddWlanMacList
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