CVE-2022-36520

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

published August 25, 2022

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
67.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky stack overflow lurks in the H3C GR-1200W, thanks to the DEleteusergroup function! Think of it like a restaurant where one overly ambitious waiter tries to juggle too many orders at once — eventually, the system collapses under the pressure and chaos ensues! An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to crash the service or manipulate user groups, causing serious disruptions. While the severity is marked as unknown, any stack overflow can lead to unpredictable behaviors, leaving systems vulnerable.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where one overly ambitious waiter tries to juggle too many orders at once — eventually, the system collapses under the pressure and chaos ensues! The stack overflow occurs in the DEleteusergroup function, where improper handling of input can lead to excessive memory usage and a potential crash.

What to do

An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to crash the service or manipulate user groups, causing serious disruptions. While the severity is marked as unknown, any stack overflow can lead to unpredictable behaviors, leaving systems vulnerable. Review and patch the firmware to the latest version available from H3C. Also, consider implementing input validation to prevent buffer overflows in the future. Regularly check for updates and monitor system behavior for any anomalies. You've got this! Take these steps to fortify your defenses and enjoy a more secure environment! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01198 · 67.9th percentile
Published
2022-08-25T13:59Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 AUG 13:59Z
    H3C GR-1200W MiniGRW1A0V100R006 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the function DEleteusergroup
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