CVE-2021-21778: High severity mz-automation lib60870 vulnerability

Published Aug 25, 2021
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Updated

A denial of service vulnerability exists in the ASDU message processing functionality of MZ Automation GmbH lib60870.NET 2.2.0. A specially crafted network request can lead to loss of communications. An attacker can send an unauthenticated message to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

1 affected component
mz-automation Lib60870=2.2.0

Event History

Aug 25, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:27 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-21778?

CVE-2021-21778 is a denial of service vulnerability in the ASDU message processing functionality of MZ Automation GmbH lib60870.NET 2.2.0.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-21778?

CVE-2021-21778 has a high severity rating of 7.5.

3

How does CVE-2021-21778 impact the affected software?

CVE-2021-21778 can lead to loss of communications due to a specially crafted network request in the ASDU message processing functionality of MZ Automation GmbH lib60870.NET 2.2.0.

4

Can an unauthenticated user trigger CVE-2021-21778?

Yes, an attacker can send an unauthenticated message to trigger the denial of service vulnerability CVE-2021-21778.

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