CVE-2022-28613: Specially Crafted Modbus TCP Packet Vulnerability in RTU500 series

Published May 2, 2022
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Updated

A vulnerability exists in the HCI Modbus TCP function included in the product versions listed above. If the HCI Modbus TCP is en-abled and configured, an attacker could exploit the vulnerability by sending a specially crafted message to the RTU500, causing the receiving RTU500 CMU to reboot. The vulnerability is caused by the validation error in the length information carried in MBAP header in the HCI Modbus TCP function.

Other sources

A vulnerability in the HCI Modbus TCP COMPONENT of Hitachi Energy RTU500 series CMU Firmware that is caused by the validation error in the length information carried in MBAP header allows an ATTACKER to reboot the device by sending a special crafted message. This issue affects: Hitachi Energy RTU500 series CMU Firmware 12.0.; 12.2.; 12.4.; 12.6.; 12.7.; 13.2..

Affected Software

14 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
ABB Rtu500 Firmware>=12.2.1.0<12.2.12.0
hitachienergy Rtu500 Firmware>=12.0.1.0<12.0.14.0
hitachienergy Rtu500 Firmware>=12.4.1.0<12.4.12.0
hitachienergy Rtu500 Firmware>=12.6.1.0<12.6.8.0
hitachienergy Rtu500 Firmware>=12.7.1.0<12.7.4.0
hitachienergy Rtu500 Firmware>=13.2.1.0<13.2.5.0
hitachienergy rtu500
ABB Rtu500 Firmware>=12.2.1.0<12.2.12.0
hitachienergy Rtu500 Firmware>=12.0.1.0<12.0.14.0
hitachienergy Rtu500 Firmware>=12.4.1.0<12.4.12.0
hitachienergy Rtu500 Firmware>=12.6.1.0<12.6.8.0
hitachienergy Rtu500 Firmware>=12.7.1.0<12.7.4.0
hitachienergy Rtu500 Firmware>=13.2.1.0<13.2.5.0
hitachienergy rtu500

Remediation

Information

Remediation available, see the advisory for details.

Event History

May 2, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:01 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
May 28, 56704
Event
via MITRE·03:39 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2022-28613.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-28613?

The severity of CVE-2022-28613 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2022-28613?

The affected software for CVE-2022-28613 includes Hitachi Energy RTU500 series CMU Firmware versions from 12.2.1.0 to 12.2.12.0, 12.0.1.0 to 12.0.14.0, 12.4.1.0 to 12.4.12.0, 12.6.1.0 to 12.6.8.0, 12.7.1.0 to 12.7.4.0, and 13.2.1.0 to 13.2.5.0.

4

What is the issue with the affected software?

The issue with the affected software is a validation error in the length information carried in MBAP header, which allows an attacker to reboot the device by sending a specially crafted message.

5

How can I fix the vulnerability in Hitachi Energy RTU500 series CMU Firmware?

To fix the vulnerability in Hitachi Energy RTU500 series CMU Firmware, it is recommended to update to a version that is not affected by the issue.

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