#VU11579 Stack-based buffer overflow in Xltek NeuroWorks - CVE-2017-2869

Vulnerability identifier: #VU11579

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-2869

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 OpenProducer functionality due to stack-based buffer overflow. A remote attacker can submit a specially crafted network packet, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Xltek NeuroWorks: 8

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External links
https://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2017-0375

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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.