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CVE-2021-28187: ASUS BMC's firmware: buffer overflow - Generate new SSL certificate

First published: Tue Apr 06 2021(Updated: )

The specific function in ASUS BMC’s firmware Web management page (Generate new SSL certificate) 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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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-2021-28187?

    CVE-2021-28187 is a vulnerability in the ASUS BMC's firmware Web management page that allows remote attackers to cause a buffer overflow and terminate the Web server.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-28187?

    CVE-2021-28187 has a severity rating of 4.9 which is considered medium.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-28187?

    CVE-2021-28187 affects Asus Z10pr-d16 Firmware version 1.14.51 and Asus Asmb8-ikvm Firmware version 1.14.51.

  • How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2021-28187?

    Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2021-28187 by using a buffer overflow vulnerability to terminate the Web server, gaining privileged permission in the process.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-28187?

    More information about CVE-2021-28187 can be found on the official ASUS product security advisory page, the ASUS support page, and the Taiwan Computer Emergency Response Team (TW-CERT) website.

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