CVE-2023-28863

AMI MegaRAC SPx12 and SPx13 devices have Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity

Critical · published April 18, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
0%
Percentile
27.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 Insufficient verification of data authenticity in AMI MegaRAC SPx12 and SPx13 devices could leave your entire system vulnerable to attack—no one wants a digital party-crasher! Think of it like a restaurant accepting orders without checking the customer’s ID—anyone could place a suspicious order and get served! This vulnerability means the system can’t reliably ensure the data it processes is legitimate, like a chef trusting orders without question. An attacker could spoof valid data sent to the devices, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control over critical system functions. This could compromise sensitive information or even lead to a complete system takeover, causing chaos and disruption. With the severity rated at 9.1, this is no small concern—immediate action is essential!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant accepting orders without checking the customer’s ID—anyone could place a suspicious order and get served! This vulnerability means the system can’t reliably ensure the data it processes is legitimate, like a chef trusting orders without question. This vulnerability arises from inadequate mechanisms to verify the authenticity of incoming data on AMI MegaRAC SPx12 and SPx13 devices. As such, malicious actors could manipulate or inject false data, circumventing security protocols.

What to do

An attacker could spoof valid data sent to the devices, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control over critical system functions. This could compromise sensitive information or even lead to a complete system takeover, causing chaos and disruption. With the severity rated at 9.1, this is no small concern—immediate action is essential! To protect your systems, immediately apply patches provided by AMI for this vulnerability. Additionally, review your security protocols to ensure robust data verification and validate all incoming data before processing. It’s best to audit any configurations related to data handling on these devices. You've got this! By taking quick action, you can safeguard your systems and keep the internet a safer place. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00350 · 27.4th percentile
Published
2023-04-18T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 APR 00:00Z
    AMI MegaRAC SPx12 and SPx13 devices have Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity
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