CVE-2021-28200: ASUS BMC's firmware: buffer overflow - CD media configuration function

Published Apr 6, 2021
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Updated

The CD media 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

88 affected components
ASUS Asmb9-ikvm Firmware=1.11.12
ASUS Asmb9-ikvm
ASUS Rs720a-e9-rs24-e Firmware=1.10.3
ASUS Rs720a-e9-rs24-e
ASUS Rs700a-e9-rs4 Firmware=1.10.0
ASUS Rs700a-e9-rs4
ASUS Rs700-e9-rs4 Firmware=1.09
ASUS Rs700-e9-rs4
ASUS Esc4000 G4x Firmware=1.11.6
ASUS Esc4000 G4x
ASUS Rs700-e9-rs12 Firmware=1.11.5
ASUS Rs700-e9-rs12
ASUS Rs100-e10-pi2 Firmware=1.13.6
ASUS Rs100-e10-pi2
ASUS Rs300-e10-ps4 Firmware=1.13.6
ASUS Rs300-e10-ps4
ASUS Rs300-e10-rs4 Firmware=1.13.6
ASUS Rs300-e10-rs4
ASUS Rs500a-e9-ps4 Firmware=1.14.1
ASUS Rs500a-e9-ps4
ASUS Rs500a-e9-rs4 Firmware=1.14.1
ASUS Rs500a-e9-rs4
ASUS Rs500a-e9 Rs4 U Firmware=1.14.1
ASUS Rs500a-e9 Rs4 U
ASUS E700 G4 Firmware=1.14.1
ASUS E700 G4
ASUS Ws C422 Pro\/se Firmware=1.14.1
ASUS Ws C422 Pro\/se
ASUS Ws X299 Pro\/se Firmware=1.14.1
ASUS Ws X299 Pro\/se
ASUS Z11pa-u12 Firmware=1.15.1
ASUS Z11pa-u12
ASUS Z11pa-u12\/10g-2s Firmware=1.15.1
ASUS Z11pa-u12\/10g-2s
ASUS Knpa-u16 Firmware=1.13.4
ASUS Knpa-u16
ASUS Esc4000 Dhd G4 Firmware=1.13.7
ASUS Esc4000 Dhd G4
ASUS Esc4000 G4 Firmware=1.15.2
ASUS Esc4000 G4
ASUS Rs720q-e9-rs24-s Firmware=1.15.0
ASUS Rs720q-e9-rs24-s
ASUS Rs720q-e9-rs8 Firmware=1.15.0
ASUS Rs720q-e9-rs8
ASUS Rs720q-e9-rs8-s Firmware=1.15.0
ASUS Rs720q-e9-rs8-s
ASUS Z11pa-d8 Firmware=1.14.1
ASUS Z11pa-d8
ASUS Z11pa-d8c Firmware=1.14.1
ASUS Z11pa-d8c
ASUS Rs720-e9-rs24-u Firmware=1.14.3
ASUS Rs720-e9-rs24-u
ASUS Rs720-e9-rs8-g Firmware=1.15.2
ASUS Rs720-e9-rs8-g
ASUS Rs500-e9-ps4 Firmware=1.15.4
ASUS Rs500-e9-ps4
ASUS Pro E800 G4 Firmware=1.14.2
ASUS Pro E800 G4
ASUS Rs500-e9-rs4 Firmware=1.15.4
ASUS Rs500-e9-rs4
ASUS Rs500-e9-rs4-u Firmware=1.15.4
ASUS Rs500-e9-rs4-u
ASUS Rs520-e9-rs12-e Firmware=1.15.3
ASUS Rs520-e9-rs12-e
ASUS Rs520-e9-rs8 Firmware=1.15.3
ASUS Rs520-e9-rs8
ASUS Esc8000 G4 Firmware=1.15.4
ASUS Esc8000 G4
ASUS Esc8000 G4\/10g Firmware=1.15.4
ASUS Esc8000 G4\/10g
ASUS Rs720-e9-rs12-e Firmware=1.15.2
ASUS Rs720-e9-rs12-e
ASUS Ws C621e Sage Firmware=1.15.1
ASUS Ws C621e Sage
ASUS Rs500a-e10-ps4 Firmware=1.15.2
ASUS Rs500a-e10-ps4
ASUS Rs500a-e10-rs4 Firmware=1.15.2
ASUS Rs500a-e10-rs4
ASUS Rs700a-e9-rs12v2 Firmware=1.15.1
ASUS Rs700a-e9-rs12v2
ASUS Rs700a-e9-rs4v2 Firmware=1.15.1
ASUS Rs700a-e9-rs4v2
ASUS Rs720a-e9-rs12v2 Firmware=1.15.2
ASUS Rs720a-e9-rs12v2
ASUS Rs720a-e9-rs24v2 Firmware=1.15.1
ASUS Rs720a-e9-rs24v2
ASUS Z11pr-d16 Firmware=1.15.3
ASUS Z11pr-d16

Remediation

Information

update BMC's firmwares to the following versions: ESC4000 G4X 1.15.6 RS700-E9-RS12 1.15.4 RS100-E10-PI2 1.15.3 RS300-E10-PS4 1.15.3 RS300-E10-RS4 1.15.3 RS500A-E9-PS4 1.14.2 RS500A-E9-RS4 1.14.2 RS500A-E9 RS4 U 1.14.2 E700 G4 1.14.2 WS C422 PRO/SE 1.14.2 WS X299 PRO/SE 1.14.2 Z11PA-U12 1.15.2 KNPA-U16 1.14.5 ESC4000 DHD G4 1.15.2 ESC4000 G4 1.15.6 RS720Q-E9-RS24-S 1.15.1 RS720Q-E9-RS8 1.15.1 RS720Q-E9-RS8-S 1.15.1 Z11PA-D8 1.15.2 Z11PA-D8C 1.15.2 RS720-E9-RS24-U 1.15.5 RS720-E9-RS8-G 1.15.4 RS500-E9-PS4 1.15.5 Pro E800 G4 1.15.2 RS500-E9-RS4 1.15.5 RS500-E9-RS4-U 1.15.5 RS520-E9-RS12-E 1.15.4 RS520-E9-RS8 1.15.4 ESC8000 G4 1.15.5 ESC8000 G4/10G 1.15.5 RS720-E9-RS12-E 1.15.3 WS C621E SAGE 1.15.3 RS500A-E10-PS4 1.15.3 RS500A-E10-RS4 1.15.3 RS700A-E9-RS12V2 1.15.3 RS700A-E9-RS4V2 1.15.3 RS720A-E9-RS12V2 1.15.3 RS720A-E9-RS24V2 1.15.3 Z11PR-D16 1.15.4

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 the severity of CVE-2021-28200?

CVE-2021-28200 is classified as a high severity buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited remotely.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-28200?

To mitigate CVE-2021-28200, users should update their ASUS BMC firmware to the latest version as recommended by ASUS.

3

Which ASUS products are affected by CVE-2021-28200?

CVE-2021-28200 affects various models including ASUS BMC firmware versions 1.11.12, 1.10.3, 1.10.0, and others listed in the advisory.

4

Can CVE-2021-28200 be exploited without authentication?

Yes, CVE-2021-28200 can be exploited by remote attackers without prior authentication.

5

What is the potential impact of CVE-2021-28200?

Exploitation of CVE-2021-28200 may lead to the abnormal termination of the web management service and potential unauthorized access.

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