CVE-2022-38573

10-Strike Network Inventory Explorer v9.3 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the Add Computers function

Critical · published September 22, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
78.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A buffer overflow lurking in 10-Strike Network Inventory Explorer can turn a simple "Add Computers" function into a critical risk! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a crowded elevator that suddenly decides to accept ten more people than its limit — it risks crashing entirely under the weight! If an attacker sends just the right input, they could overflow the system's memory, causing chaos. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, giving them complete control over the affected system. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even complete system failure, making it absolutely devastating for any organization relying on this tool!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a crowded elevator that suddenly decides to accept ten more people than its limit — it risks crashing entirely under the weight! If an attacker sends just the right input, they could overflow the system's memory, causing chaos. This buffer overflow occurs when the "Add Computers" function does not properly validate the input size, allowing excess data to overflow into adjacent memory areas, thereby corrupting the running process.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, giving them complete control over the affected system. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even complete system failure, making it absolutely devastating for any organization relying on this tool! Immediately patch to version 9.4 or later to close this vulnerability. Also, review your deployment settings and ensure proper input validation measures are in place. Don’t delay — every moment counts! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll keep your systems secure in no time! 🛡️

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
0.01784 · 78.1th percentile
Published
2022-09-22T23:16Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 SEP 23:16Z
    10-Strike Network Inventory Explorer v9.3 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the Add Computers function
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