CVE-2021-28178: ASUS BMC's firmware: buffer overflow - UEFI configuration function

Published Apr 6, 2021
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Updated

The UEFI configuration function in ASUS BMC’s firmware Web management page does not verify the string length entered by users, resulting in a Buffer overflow vulnerability. As obtaining the privileged permission, remote attackers use the leakage to abnormally terminate the Web service.

Affected Software

6 affected components
ASUS Z10pr-d16 Firmware=1.14.51
ASUS Z10pr-d16
ASUS Asmb8-ikvm Firmware=1.14.51
ASUS Asmb8-ikvm
ASUS Z10pe-d16 Ws Firmware=1.14.2
ASUS Z10pe-d16 Ws

Remediation

Information

update BMC's firmwares to the following versions: Z10PR-D16 1.16.1 ASMB8-iKVM 1.16.1 Z10PE-D16 WS 1.16.1

Event History

Apr 6, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:02 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:02 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-28178?

CVE-2021-28178 is a Buffer overflow vulnerability in the UEFI configuration function of ASUS BMC's firmware Web management page.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-28178?

The severity of CVE-2021-28178 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.9.

3

How does CVE-2021-28178 affect ASUS Z10pr-d16 Firmware?

ASUS Z10pr-d16 Firmware version 1.14.51 is affected by CVE-2021-28178.

4

How does CVE-2021-28178 affect ASUS Asmb8-ikvm Firmware?

ASUS Asmb8-ikvm Firmware version 1.14.51 is affected by CVE-2021-28178.

5

What actions can remote attackers take with CVE-2021-28178?

Remote attackers can use the vulnerability to obtain privileged permission and abnormally terminate the Web service.

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