CVE-2024-51550CWE-1287

Data Validation / Sanitization

Critical · published December 5, 2024

CVSS v4.0
9.3
EPSS
2%
Percentile
78.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unfiltered data stream could lead to absolute chaos in your ASPECT devices! This critical vulnerability allows unsanitized data to slip right in. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant's kitchen accepting any ingredient without checking for allergens — one rogue item could spoil the entire meal. Here, the unvalidated data could wreak havoc on the system, just like an ill-advised spice could ruin dinner! An attacker could exploit this flaw to inject malicious data into your Aspect devices, potentially leading to unexpected behavior or a total system meltdown. This isn't just a minor hiccup; it's an all-you-can-eat buffet for exploitation!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant's kitchen accepting any ingredient without checking for allergens — one rogue item could spoil the entire meal. Here, the unvalidated data could wreak havoc on the system, just like an ill-advised spice could ruin dinner! This vulnerability in Linux arises from a lack of data validation and sanitization, allowing attackers to introduce harmful data into the system without any checks. Specifically, it affects ABB ASPECT, NEXUS, and MATRIX products at version v3.08.02.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to inject malicious data into your Aspect devices, potentially leading to unexpected behavior or a total system meltdown. This isn't just a minor hiccup; it's an all-you-can-eat buffet for exploitation! Immediate action is required: patch your devices to the latest version to ensure all data is validated and sanitized properly. It’s crucial to audit your systems for any potential injection points and review your data handling protocols. You've got this! Fix this vulnerability and bolster your defenses today! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
9.3 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L
EPSS
0.01813 · 78.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-1287 · Improper Validation of Specified Type of Input
Published
2024-12-05T12:56Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 DEC 12:56Z
    Data Validation / Sanitization
    cvelistv5