CVE-2021-38485: Emerson WirelessHART Gateway
Published Oct 22, 2021
·Updated
The affected product is vulnerable to improper input validation in the restore file. This enables an attacker to provide malicious config files to replace any file on disk.
Affected Software
9 affected componentsFixes available
Emerson Wireless 1410 Gateway Firmware<4.7.94
Emerson Wireless 1410 Gateway
Emerson Wireless 1410d Gateway Firmware<4.7.94
Emerson Wireless 1410d Gateway
Emerson Wireless 1420 Gateway Firmware<4.7.94
Emerson Wireless 1420 Gateway
Emerson WirelessHART 1410 Gateway<4.7.94
4.7.94
Emerson WirelessHART 1410D Gateway<4.7.94
4.7.94
Emerson WirelessHART 1420 Gateway<4.7.94
4.7.94
Remediation
Patch Available
Information
Emerson recommends upgrading to v4.7.105 to address these vulnerabilities.
Users can visit the Emerson Gate Firmware site for and download instructions.
If affected users do not yet have a free Guardian account, please see the updated Emerson Gateway Firmware download process by following the link above and viewing the download guide.
Event History
Oct 22, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:23 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-38485.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2021-38485?
The severity of CVE-2021-38485 is high, with a severity value of 8.8.
3
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-38485?
The affected software versions are Emerson Wireless 1410 Gateway Firmware up to version 4.7.94 and Emerson Wireless 1410d Gateway Firmware up to version 4.7.94.
4
How does CVE-2021-38485 affect the affected software?
CVE-2021-38485 allows an attacker to provide malicious config files to replace any file on disk.
5
Is there a reference for more information about CVE-2021-38485?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2021-38485 at https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-278-02.