CVE-2022-2825: (Pwn2Own) Kepware KEPServerEX Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Kepware KEPServerEX 6.11.718.0. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of text encoding conversions. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-18411.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Kepware KEPServerEX. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of text encoding conversions. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM.
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What is CVE-2022-2825?
CVE-2022-2825 is a stack-based buffer overflow remote code execution vulnerability that affects Kepware KEPServerEX 6.11.718.0.
How severe is CVE-2022-2825?
CVE-2022-2825 is considered critical with a severity value of 9.8.
How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2022-2825?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2022-2825 to execute arbitrary code on affected installations without authentication.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-2825?
CVE-2022-2825 affects versions up to and excluding GE Industrial Gateway Server 7.612, PTC Kepware KEPServerEX 6.12, PTC OPC-Aggregator 6.12, PTC ThingWorx Industrial Connectivity, PTC ThingWorx Kepware Edge 1.4, PTC ThingWorx Kepware Server 6.12, Rockwell Automation KepServer Enterprise 6.12, and Software Toolbox TOP Server 6.12.
How can I fix CVE-2022-2825?
There is currently no official patch or workaround available for CVE-2022-2825. It is recommended to apply the vendor's security updates once they are released.