Vulnerability identifier: #VU60302

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21143

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
MMP
Hardware solutions / Firmware
PTP C-series
Hardware solutions / Firmware
PTMP C-series
Hardware solutions / Firmware
PTMP A5x
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote unauthenticated attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-22-034-02

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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.