CVE-2023-24480CWE-116

Controller stack overflow when decoding messages from the server

Critical · published July 13, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
53.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A stack overflow in the controller could bring your entire system to a standstill! Just one rogue message from the server could trigger a cascading failure. 🔥 This vulnerability is like a restaurant where a chef accidentally overfills a pot to the point of overflowing, causing a big mess that shuts down the kitchen entirely! The moment the order comes in, the whole operation grinds to a halt. If exploited, an attacker could effectively cause a denial of service, preventing legitimate users from accessing critical services. This could lead to significant downtime, disrupting operations and causing frustration for everyone involved. Think emergency room doors being locked shut when they need to be open the most!

Put simply

This vulnerability is like a restaurant where a chef accidentally overfills a pot to the point of overflowing, causing a big mess that shuts down the kitchen entirely! The moment the order comes in, the whole operation grinds to a halt. The issue arises when the controller fails to handle incoming messages properly, leading to a stack overflow that crashes the application. This means that a carefully crafted message from the server can trigger this overflow, resulting in a denial of service.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could effectively cause a denial of service, preventing legitimate users from accessing critical services. This could lead to significant downtime, disrupting operations and causing frustration for everyone involved. Think emergency room doors being locked shut when they need to be open the most! To mitigate this risk, upgrade to the latest version as specified in the Honeywell Security Notification. Review your system configurations to ensure that input validation and error handling are robust. Always test changes in a controlled environment before full deployment! You've got this! By taking these proactive steps, you'll keep your systems safe and sound! 🛡️

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
0.00718 · 53.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-116 · Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output
Published
2023-07-13T10:57Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 JUL 10:57Z
    Controller stack overflow when decoding messages from the server
    cvelistv5