7.5
CWE
401
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-34598: Phoenix Contact: FL MGUARD lack of memory release in remote logging functionality

First published: Wed Nov 10 2021(Updated: )

In Phoenix Contact FL MGUARD 1102 and 1105 in Versions 1.4.0, 1.4.1 and 1.5.0 the remote logging functionality is impaired by the lack of memory release for data structures from syslog-ng when remote logging is active

Credit: info@cert.vde.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Phoenixcontact Fl Mguard 1102 Firmware=1.4.0
Phoenixcontact Fl Mguard 1102 Firmware=1.4.1
Phoenixcontact Fl Mguard 1102 Firmware=1.5.0
Phoenixcontact Fl Mguard 1102
Phoenixcontact Fl Mguard 1105 Firmware=1.4.0
Phoenixcontact Fl Mguard 1105 Firmware=1.4.1
Phoenixcontact Fl Mguard 1105 Firmware=1.5.0
Phoenixcontact Fl Mguard 1105

Remedy

PHOENIX CONTACT recomments to upgrade to firmware version 1.5.1 (or any later version).

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability identifier for this Phoenix Contact FL MGUARD issue?

    The vulnerability identifier for this issue is CVE-2021-34598.

  • What is the severity level of CVE-2021-34598?

    The severity level of CVE-2021-34598 is high with a score of 7.5.

  • Which versions of Phoenix Contact FL MGUARD are affected by CVE-2021-34598?

    Versions 1.4.0, 1.4.1, and 1.5.0 of Phoenix Contact FL MGUARD are affected by CVE-2021-34598.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2021-34598?

    CVE-2021-34598 impairs the remote logging functionality due to the lack of memory release for data structures from syslog-ng when remote logging is active.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-34598?

    You can find more information about CVE-2021-34598 at the following reference: https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2021-046/

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