Vulnerability identifier: #VU66903

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2848

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ThingWorkx Industrial Connectivity
Server applications / SCADA systems
ThingWorkx Kepware Edge
Server applications / SCADA systems
KEPServerEX
Server applications / SCADA systems
OPC-Aggregator
Server applications / SCADA systems
ThingWorkx Kepware Server
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Kepware

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can send specially crafted OPC UA messages, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack or gain access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ThingWorkx Industrial Connectivity: All versions

ThingWorkx Kepware Edge: 1.4

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External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-22-242-10
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1454/

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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.