CVE-2019-7230: High severity abb pb610 panel builder 600 firmware vulnerability

Published Jun 24, 2019
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Updated

The ABB IDAL FTP server mishandles format strings in a username during the authentication process. Attempting to authenticate with the username %s%p%x%d will crash the server. Sending %08x.AAAA.%08x.%08x will log memory content from the stack.

Affected Software

2 affected components
ABB Pb610 Panel Builder 600 Firmware>=1.91<=2.8.0.367
ABB PB610 Panel Builder 600

Event History

Jun 24, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:17 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-7230?

CVE-2019-7230 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to crash the ABB IDAL FTP server and leak sensitive memory information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-7230?

To mitigate CVE-2019-7230, update the ABB IDAL FTP server to a version above 2.8.0.367 or implement input validation to reject malicious format strings in usernames.

3

Which ABB software is affected by CVE-2019-7230?

CVE-2019-7230 affects the ABB PB610 Panel Builder 600 firmware versions between 1.91 and 2.8.0.367.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-7230?

CVE-2019-7230 is a format string vulnerability that occurs during the authentication process of the ABB IDAL FTP server.

5

Is CVE-2019-7230 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2019-7230 is exploitable remotely as it involves sending crafted usernames during authentication to the FTP server.

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