CVE-2022-40990CWE-120

Several stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the DetranCLI command parsing functionality of Siretta QUARTZ-GOLD G5.0.1.5-210720-141020

High · published January 26, 2023

CVSS v3.0
7.2
EPSS
1%
Percentile
72.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A crafted sequence of network packets can unleash chaos in the Siretta QUARTZ-GOLD G5.0.1.5-210720-141020—think of it as a mischievous magician that can literally pull commands out of thin air! 🎩✨ Imagine a restaurant where one waiter can change any order without anyone noticing. The command parsing here is like that waiter who can confuse the kitchen and serve whatever the server wants, leading to potentially disastrous results! An attacker can exploit these stack-based buffer overflows to execute arbitrary commands, giving them the ability to control the device and manipulate settings at will. This could lead to unauthorized access, data exposure, or even complete system compromise—it's a hacker's playground waiting to be exploited!

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant where one waiter can change any order without anyone noticing. The command parsing here is like that waiter who can confuse the kitchen and serve whatever the server wants, leading to potentially disastrous results! This vulnerability stems from improper handling of the command template related to bandwidth settings, allowing stack-based buffer overflows through specially crafted network packets, leading to arbitrary command execution.

What to do

An attacker can exploit these stack-based buffer overflows to execute arbitrary commands, giving them the ability to control the device and manipulate settings at will. This could lead to unauthorized access, data exposure, or even complete system compromise—it's a hacker's playground waiting to be exploited! To mitigate this issue, patch the device to version 5.0.1.6 or later to close these vulnerabilities. Additionally, ensure that network packet validation is in place, and limit command access to trusted users only. Regularly audit your network configurations for signs of exploitation. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll have the Siretta QUARTZ-GOLD locked down in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
7.2 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01415 · 72.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-120 · Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
Published
2023-01-26T21:24Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 JAN 21:24Z
    Several stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the DetranCLI command parsing functionality of Siretta QUARTZ-GOLD G5.0.1.5-210720-141020
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