#VU83478 Out-of-bounds write in uC-HTTP and Cesium NET


Published: 2023-11-24

Vulnerability identifier: #VU83478

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-24585

CWE-ID: CWE-787

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
uC-HTTP
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Cesium NET
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Weston Embedded

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input in the HTTP Server functionality. A remote attacker can trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

uC-HTTP: 3.01.01

Cesium NET: 3.07.01


External links
http://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1725


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.


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