Stack-based buffer overflow in Hitachi Energy RTU500 series CMU

1) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU66734

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2081

CWE-ID: CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the HCI Modbus TCP function. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted message, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and cause a denial of service condition on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

RTU500 CMU: 12.0.1 - 13.3.1

External links

http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-22-235-07

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.