CVE-2021-32970: Moxa NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series Serial Device Server Improper Input Validation

Published Apr 1, 2022
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Updated

Data can be copied without validation in the built-in web server in Moxa NPort IAW5000A-I/O series firmware version 2.2 or earlier, which may allow a remote attacker to cause denial-of-service conditions.

Affected Software

9 affected components
MOXA NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series firmware Version 2.2 or earlier
MOXA Nport Iaw5150a-6i\/o Firmware<=2.2
MOXA Nport Iaw5150a-6i\/o
MOXA Nport Iaw5150a-12i\/o Firmware<=2.2
MOXA Nport Iaw5150a-12i\/o
MOXA Nport Iaw5250a-6i\/o Firmware<=2.2
MOXA Nport Iaw5250a-6i\/o
MOXA Nport Iaw5250a-12i\/o Firmware<=2.2
MOXA Nport Iaw5250a-12i\/o

Remediation

Information

Moxa has developed solutions to address these vulnerabilities. Please contact Moxa Technical Support for a security patch. Moxa has also published a security advisory to provide more information.

Event History

Apr 1, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 3, 2024
Data Sourced
via ICS·11:42 PM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2021-32970.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2021-32970?

The severity level of CVE-2021-32970 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2021-32970?

The affected software for CVE-2021-32970 is Moxa NPort IAW5000A-I/O series firmware version 2.2 or earlier.

4

What can a remote attacker do with this vulnerability?

A remote attacker can cause denial-of-service conditions with this vulnerability.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-32970?

To fix CVE-2021-32970, it is recommended to update to a version newer than 2.2 of the Moxa NPort IAW5000A-I/O series firmware.

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