CVE-2023-46271

Extreme Networks IQ Engine before 10.6r1a, and through 10.6r4 before 10.6r5, has a buffer overflow

Critical · published February 19, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
54.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A buffer overflow just waiting for an unwelcome guest! The ah_webui service in Extreme Networks IQ Engine has a gaping hole, and the default TCP port 3009 is its invitation to disaster. ⚠️ Think of it like a tightly packed suitcase that, once overloaded, bursts open and spills everything out. Here, the ah_webui service is that suitcase, and an attacker can overflow it to access sensitive data or crash the service altogether. An attacker could exploit this buffer overflow, potentially accessing sensitive data or causing the service to crash. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, allowing for unauthorized control over the affected systems. It's a recipe for chaos!

Put simply

Think of it like a tightly packed suitcase that, once overloaded, bursts open and spills everything out. Here, the ah_webui service is that suitcase, and an attacker can overflow it to access sensitive data or crash the service altogether. This vulnerability allows for a buffer overflow within the ah_webui service of Extreme Networks IQ Engine, which listens on TCP port 3009. When mishandled input is processed, it can lead to memory corruption, resulting in unpredictable behavior or security breaches.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this buffer overflow, potentially accessing sensitive data or causing the service to crash. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, allowing for unauthorized control over the affected systems. It's a recipe for chaos! To protect your systems, upgrade to version 10.6r5 or later immediately. Ensure all configurations are updated to eliminate exposure on port 3009. Regularly audit your services to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities. You’ve got this! With these steps, you’ll lock it down faster than you can say ‘buffer overflow.’ 🛡️

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
0.00763 · 54.9th percentile
Published
2025-02-19T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 FEB 00:00Z
    Extreme Networks IQ Engine before 10.6r1a, and through 10.6r4 before 10.6r5, has a buffer overflow
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