CVE-2022-40996CWE-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
71.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A crafty sequence of requests can invoke multiple stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities in the DetranCLI command parsing on Siretta QUARTZ-GOLD G5.0.1.5-210720-141020! 💥 Think of it like a restaurant accepting orders without verifying what’s on the ticket. If someone sends in a fake order that’s way too complicated, the kitchen might just break down trying to fulfill it! An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary commands on the system, gaining control over critical functionalities. This could lead to devastating impacts like data theft or service disruption. Imagine the chaos if your restaurant suddenly served food orders to competitors!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant accepting orders without verifying what’s on the ticket. If someone sends in a fake order that’s way too complicated, the kitchen might just break down trying to fulfill it! This vulnerability exists in the command template that processes specific network packet requests. By sending crafted packets, an attacker can exploit the buffer overflow, allowing them to run malicious commands on the system without authorization.

What to do

An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary commands on the system, gaining control over critical functionalities. This could lead to devastating impacts like data theft or service disruption. Imagine the chaos if your restaurant suddenly served food orders to competitors! Update Siretta QUARTZ-GOLD to the latest version immediately to patch this vulnerability. Also, review your network monitoring strategies to catch any suspicious traffic that might exploit this flaw. Don't leave any doors unlocked! You've got this! With the right steps, you can fortify your defenses and keep the chaos at bay! 🛡️

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
0.01372 · 71.8th 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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