Vulnerability identifier: #VU9599

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 9.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-16725

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Xiongmai Technology Firmware
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Xiongmai Technology

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition or execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to stack-based buffer overflow. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and cause the service to crash or execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any solutions addressing the vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Xiongmai Technology Firmware: All versions

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External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-341-01

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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.