Vulnerability identifier: #VU11572
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Xltek NeuroWorks
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Vendor: Natus Medical Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target device.
The weakness exists in the RequestForPatientInfoEEGfile functionality due to stack-based buffer overflow. A remote attacker can submit a specially crafted network packet, trigger memory corruption, inject arbitrary commands and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Xltek NeuroWorks: 8
External links
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2017-0355
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.