CVE-2022-45721

IP-COM M50 V15.11.0.33(10768) was discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the picName parameter in the formDelWewifiPic function

Critical · published December 23, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
64.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A buffer overflow lurking in the IP-COM M50 could let attackers crash your device with a single rogue packet! Think of it like a crowded elevator overflowing with too many people—eventually, the whole thing breaks down and stops working. In this case, the picName parameter can be exploited to fill the memory beyond its limits, causing a crash! If exploited, an attacker could trigger this vulnerability to overflow the device's memory, potentially leading to a complete system failure or even malicious code execution. Imagine your entire network device going dark, leaving you without internet access and vulnerable to further attacks!

Put simply

Think of it like a crowded elevator overflowing with too many people—eventually, the whole thing breaks down and stops working. In this case, the picName parameter can be exploited to fill the memory beyond its limits, causing a crash! This CVE involves a buffer overflow in the formDelWewifiPic function, triggered by the picName parameter, which fails to properly handle input size, allowing an attacker to overwrite memory and cause unexpected behavior.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could trigger this vulnerability to overflow the device's memory, potentially leading to a complete system failure or even malicious code execution. Imagine your entire network device going dark, leaving you without internet access and vulnerable to further attacks! To safeguard your network, immediately update the IP-COM M50 firmware to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, ensure that your device is configured to minimize exposure to untrusted inputs. You've got this! By taking these proactive steps, you'll be reinforcing your defenses and keeping your network safe. 🛡️

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
0.01067 · 64.5th percentile
Published
2022-12-23T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 DEC 00:00Z
    IP-COM M50 V15.11.0.33(10768) was discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the picName parameter in the formDelWewifiPic function
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