CVE-2021-32976: Moxa NPort IAW5000A-I/O Series Serial Device Server Stack-based Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 1, 2022
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Updated

Five buffer overflows in the built-in web server in Moxa NPort IAW5000A-I/O series firmware version 2.2 or earlier may allow a remote attacker to initiate a denial-of-service attack and execute arbitrary code.

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 severity of CVE-2021-32976?

The severity of CVE-2021-32976 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

2

How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2021-32976?

A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2021-32976 by sending specially crafted requests to the built-in web server in Moxa NPort IAW5000A-I/O series firmware version 2.2 or earlier.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-32976?

CVE-2021-32976 may allow a remote attacker to initiate a denial-of-service attack and execute arbitrary code.

4

Which versions of Moxa NPort IAW5000A-I/O firmware are affected by CVE-2021-32976?

Moxa NPort IAW5000A-I/O firmware version 2.2 or earlier is affected by CVE-2021-32976.

5

How can I mitigate the vulnerability in Moxa NPort IAW5000A-I/O firmware?

To mitigate the vulnerability in Moxa NPort IAW5000A-I/O firmware, users should update to a version later than 2.2.

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