Multiple vulnerabilities in Rockwell Automation KEPServer Enterprise



Published: 2022-09-01 | Updated: 2022-10-25
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2022-2848
CVE-2022-2825
CWE-ID CWE-122
CWE-121
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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KEPServer Enterprise
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor Rockwell Automation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU66903

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2848

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can send specially crafted OPC UA messages, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack or gain access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

KEPServer Enterprise: before 6.12

External links

http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-22-242-10
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1454/


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.

2) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU66904

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2825

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

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send specially crafted OPC UA messages, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

KEPServer Enterprise: before 6.12

External links

http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-22-242-10
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1455/


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.



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