Vulnerability identifier: #VU66904

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-2022-2825

CWE-ID: CWE-121

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 execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send specially crafted OPC UA messages, 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.

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-22-1455/

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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.