CVE-2020-5542: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 16, 2020
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Updated

Buffer error vulnerability in TCP function included in the firmware of Mitsubishi Electric MELQIC IU1 series IU1-1M20-D firmware version 1.0.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to stop the network functions or execute malware via a specially crafted packet.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Mitsubishielectric Iu1-1m20-d Firmware<=1.0.7
Mitsubishielectric Iu1-1m20-d
All of the following
Mitsubishielectric Iu1-1m20-d Firmware<=1.0.7
Mitsubishielectric Iu1-1m20-d

Event History

Mar 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:25 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-5542?

CVE-2020-5542 is a buffer error vulnerability in the TCP function included in the firmware of Mitsubishi Electric MELQIC IU1 series IU1-1M20-D firmware version 1.0.7 and earlier.

2

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2020-5542 by sending a specially crafted packet, which can stop the network functions or execute malware on the affected device.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5542?

CVE-2020-5542 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-5542?

Firmware version 1.0.7 and earlier of Mitsubishi Electric MELQIC IU1 series IU1-1M20-D is affected by CVE-2020-5542.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-5542?

To fix CVE-2020-5542, users should upgrade their Mitsubishi Electric MELQIC IU1 series IU1-1M20-D firmware to a version beyond 1.0.7.

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