#VU49287 NULL pointer dereference in Crimson - CVE-2020-27279

Vulnerability identifier: #VU49287

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-27279

CWE-ID: CWE-476

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Crimson
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Red Lion Controls

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error in the protocol converter. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted packet to the application and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Crimson: 3100.000 - 3116.000

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External links
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-21-005-04

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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.