CVE-2021-27482: EIPStackGroup OpENer Ethernet/IP Out-of-bounds Read

Published May 12, 2022
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Updated

A specifically crafted packet sent by an attacker to EIPStackGroup OpENer EtherNet/IP commits and versions prior to Feb 10, 2021 may allow the attacker to read arbitrary data.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Opener Project Opener<=2.3
: EIPStackGroup https://github.com/EIPStackGroup/OpENer/ commits and versions prior to Feb 10, 2021

Remediation

Information

The maintainer of OpENer recommends those affected to apply the latest commits available.

Event History

May 12, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:18 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-27482?

CVE-2021-27482 is a vulnerability in EIPStackGroup OpENer EtherNet/IP that allows an attacker to read arbitrary data by sending a specifically crafted packet.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-27482?

The severity of CVE-2021-27482 is high, with a severity value of 7.5.

3

How does CVE-2021-27482 affect OpENer EtherNet/IP?

CVE-2021-27482 affects OpENer EtherNet/IP versions prior to Feb 10, 2021 by allowing an attacker to read arbitrary data.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-27482?

To fix CVE-2021-27482, update EIPStackGroup OpENer to version 2.3 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-27482?

More information about CVE-2021-27482 can be found at the following references: [github.com/EIPStackGroup/OpENer](https://github.com/EIPStackGroup/OpENer) and [cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-105-02](https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-105-02).

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