CVE-2022-37095

H3C H200 H200V100R004 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the function UpdateWanParams

published August 25, 2022

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

⚠️ A sneaky stack overflow lurks in the UpdateWanParams function of H3C H200 H200V100R004! This could spell trouble if exploited. 😱 Think of it like a fast-food restaurant that doesn’t check how big the order is before sending it back to the kitchen—if someone sneaks in a giant order, it could back up the whole system! If an attacker were to exploit this stack overflow vulnerability, they could potentially crash the device or cause erratic behavior, leading to service disruption. While it’s not currently known to be exploited, the risk of future issues remains. 😬

Put simply

Think of it like a fast-food restaurant that doesn’t check how big the order is before sending it back to the kitchen—if someone sneaks in a giant order, it could back up the whole system! This vulnerability in H3C's firmware allows for a stack overflow through improperly handled parameters in the UpdateWanParams function, which could lead to denial of service or even remote code execution under certain conditions.

What to do

If an attacker were to exploit this stack overflow vulnerability, they could potentially crash the device or cause erratic behavior, leading to service disruption. While it’s not currently known to be exploited, the risk of future issues remains. 😬 To safeguard your devices, it’s essential to stay updated on firmware releases and apply patches as they become available. Additionally, monitor usage patterns for unusual spikes that may indicate attempts to exploit this vulnerability. You’ve got this! Stay vigilant, keep your devices updated, and you’ll be a security hero in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01200 · 67.9th percentile
Published
2022-08-25T14:04Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 AUG 14:04Z
    H3C H200 H200V100R004 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the function UpdateWanParams
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