CVE-2021-33535: WEIDMUELLER: WLAN devices affected by exploitable format string vulnerability

Published Jun 25, 2021
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Updated

In Weidmueller Industrial WLAN devices in multiple versions an exploitable format string vulnerability exists in the iwconsole coniowritestr functionality. A specially crafted time server entry can cause an overflow of the time server buffer, resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can send commands while authenticated as a low privilege user to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

24 affected components
Weidmueller Ie-wl-bl-ap-cl-eu Firmware<=1.16.18
Weidmueller Ie-wl-bl-ap-cl-eu
Weidmueller Ie-wlt-bl-ap-cl-eu Firmware<=1.16.18
Weidmueller Ie-wlt-bl-ap-cl-eu
Weidmueller Ie-wl-bl-ap-cl-us Firmware<=1.16.18
Weidmueller Ie-wl-bl-ap-cl-us
Weidmueller Ie-wlt-bl-ap-cl-us Firmware<=1.16.18
Weidmueller Ie-wlt-bl-ap-cl-us
Weidmueller Ie-wl-vl-ap-br-cl-eu Firmware<=1.16.18
Weidmueller Ie-wl-vl-ap-br-cl-eu
Weidmueller Ie-wlt-vl-ap-br-cl-eu Firmware<=1.16.18
Weidmueller Ie-wlt-vl-ap-br-cl-eu
Weidmueller Ie-wl-vl-ap-br-cl-us Firmware<=1.16.18
Weidmueller Ie-wl-vl-ap-br-cl-us
Weidmueller Ie-wlt-vl-ap-br-cl-us Firmware<=1.16.18
Weidmueller Ie-wlt-vl-ap-br-cl-us
Weidmueller Ie-wl-bl-ap-cl-eu Firmware<=1.11.10
Weidmueller Ie-wlt-bl-ap-cl-eu Firmware<=1.11.10
Weidmueller Ie-wl-bl-ap-cl-us Firmware<=1.11.10
Weidmueller Ie-wlt-bl-ap-cl-us Firmware<=1.11.10
Weidmueller Ie-wl-vl-ap-br-cl-eu Firmware<=1.11.10
Weidmueller Ie-wlt-vl-ap-br-cl-eu Firmware<=1.11.10
Weidmueller Ie-wl-vl-ap-br-cl-us Firmware<=1.11.10
Weidmueller Ie-wlt-vl-ap-br-cl-us Firmware<=1.11.10

Remediation

Information

For IE-WL(T)-BL-AP-CL-XX versions V1.16.21 (Build 21010513) and greater are fixed. For IE-WL(T)-VL-AP-CL-XX versions V1.11.13 (Build 21010513) and greater are fixed.

Event History

Jun 25, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:26 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-33535?

CVE-2021-33535 is a format string vulnerability that exists in the iw_console conio_writestr functionality of Weidmueller Industrial WLAN devices.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-33535?

CVE-2021-33535 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

3

Which versions of Weidmueller Industrial WLAN devices are affected by CVE-2021-33535?

Multiple versions of Weidmueller Industrial WLAN devices are affected including Ie-wl-bl-ap-cl-eu Firmware up to version 1.16.18 and Ie-wl-bl-ap-cl-eu Firmware up to version 1.11.10.

4

How does CVE-2021-33535 work?

CVE-2021-33535 occurs when a specially crafted time server entry causes an overflow of the time server buffer in the affected devices, leading to remote code execution.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-33535?

More information about CVE-2021-33535 can be found at the following reference: [VDE-2021-026](https://cert.vde.com/en-us/advisories/vde-2021-026).

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