CVE-2023-25181CWE-122

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the HTTP Server functionality of Weston Embedded uC-HTTP v3.01.01

Critical · published November 14, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.0
EPSS
2%
Percentile
76.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A heap-based buffer overflow in Weston Embedded uC-HTTP could turn a standard network packet into a gateway for remote code execution! Think of it like a restaurant where a customer sends in a fake meal order that not only disrupts the kitchen but also allows them to sneak into the back and take control of the entire operation! 🍽️ If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code, leading to anything from data theft to complete system compromise. Imagine someone swooping into your network uninvited, changing the menu, and serving up chaos instead of security. This isn’t just a minor mishap; it’s a potential disaster!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a customer sends in a fake meal order that not only disrupts the kitchen but also allows them to sneak into the back and take control of the entire operation! 🍽️ This vulnerability allows attackers to send specially crafted network packets that can overflow the heap and execute arbitrary code on the server, effectively granting them control. It’s a classic case of unchecked input causing havoc in a trusted environment.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code, leading to anything from data theft to complete system compromise. Imagine someone swooping into your network uninvited, changing the menu, and serving up chaos instead of security. This isn’t just a minor mishap; it’s a potential disaster! Immediate action is crucial! Patch your systems to version 3.01.02 or later to close this vulnerability. Additionally, audit your network packet handling to ensure no other potential exploits lurk in the shadows. 🛡️ You've got this! Act quickly, and together we can fortify your defenses against this critical threat! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01688 · 76.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-122 · Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Published
2023-11-14T09:14Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 NOV 09:14Z
    A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the HTTP Server functionality of Weston Embedded uC-HTTP v3.01.01
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