Out-of-bounds write in Dell Networking VEP4600

1) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU73179

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-36382

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input. A local administrator can trigger an out-of-bounds write and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Networking VEP4600: before 22.0.9

External links

http://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/nl-nl/000215346/dsa-2023-239-security-update-for-dell-networking-vep4600-for-intel-ethernet-controllers-and-adapters

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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