CVE-2021-28179: ASUS BMC's firmware: buffer overflow - Media support configuration setting
First published: Tue Apr 06 2021(Updated: )
The specific function in ASUS BMC’s firmware Web management page (Media support configuration setting) 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.
Credit: twcert@cert.org.tw
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Remedy
update BMC's firmwares to the following versions: Z10PR-D16 1.16.1 ASMB8-iKVM 1.16.1 Z10PE-D16 WS 1.16.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-28179?
CVE-2021-28179 is a vulnerability in ASUS BMC’s firmware Web management page that allows remote attackers to cause a buffer overflow and terminate the application.
How severe is CVE-2021-28179?
CVE-2021-28179 has a severity rating of 4.9 (medium).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-28179?
The affected software versions include Asus Z10pr-d16 Firmware 1.14.51 and Asus Asmb8-ikvm Firmware 1.14.51.
How can the vulnerability be exploited?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2021-28179 by entering a string of excessive length in the Media support configuration setting of the ASUS BMC’s firmware Web management page.
Are there any official references for CVE-2021-28179?
Yes, you can find official references for CVE-2021-28179 on the ASUS Product Security Advisory page, ASUS support page, and TWNCERT (Taiwan Computer Emergency Response Team) website.
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