#VU59329 Stack-based buffer overflow in Garrett Metal Detectors iC Module CMA - CVE-2021-21906

 

#VU59329 Stack-based buffer overflow in Garrett Metal Detectors iC Module CMA - CVE-2021-21906

Published: January 10, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU59329
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-21906
CWE-ID: CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Garrett Metal Detectors iC Module CMA
Software vendor:
Garrett Metal Detectors

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the "checkPassword" CMA readfile function. A remote administrator can use a specially crafted file, 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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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