CVE-2021-28180: ASUS BMC's firmware: buffer overflow - Audit log configuration setting

Published Apr 6, 2021
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Updated

The specific function in ASUS BMC’s firmware Web management page (Audit log 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.

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-2021-28180?

CVE-2021-28180 is a vulnerability in ASUS BMC's firmware Web management page that allows remote attackers to cause a buffer overflow and potentially disrupt the system.

2

How does CVE-2021-28180 affect the Asus Z10pr-d16 Firmware?

The Asus Z10pr-d16 Firmware version 1.14.51 is affected by CVE-2021-28180.

3

Is the Asus Z10pr-d16 vulnerable to CVE-2021-28180?

Yes, the Asus Z10pr-d16 is vulnerable to CVE-2021-28180 if it is running firmware version 1.14.51.

4

How does CVE-2021-28180 affect the Asus Asmb8-ikvm Firmware?

The Asus Asmb8-ikvm Firmware version 1.14.51 is affected by CVE-2021-28180.

5

Is the Asus Asmb8-ikvm vulnerable to CVE-2021-28180?

Yes, the Asus Asmb8-ikvm is vulnerable to CVE-2021-28180 if it is running firmware version 1.14.51.

6

How does CVE-2021-28180 affect the Asus Z10pe-d16 Ws Firmware?

The Asus Z10pe-d16 Ws Firmware version 1.14.2 is affected by CVE-2021-28180.

7

Is the Asus Z10pe-d16 Ws vulnerable to CVE-2021-28180?

Yes, the Asus Z10pe-d16 Ws is vulnerable to CVE-2021-28180 if it is running firmware version 1.14.2.

8

What is the severity of CVE-2021-28180?

CVE-2021-28180 has a severity rating of 4.9 (medium).

9

What is the CWE of CVE-2021-28180?

CVE-2021-28180 is associated with CWE-119 and CWE-120.

10

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-28180?

More information about CVE-2021-28180 can be found on the ASUS Product Security Advisory page and the TWCERT/CC website.

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