CVE-2022-2948: GE CIMPLICITY Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 7, 2022
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Updated

GE CIMPICITY versions 2022 and prior is

vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software

2 affected components
GE CIMPLICITY<=2022
GE CIMPLICITY<=2022

Remediation

Information

GE recommends users refer to the CIMPLICITY Secure Deployment Guide https://digitalsupport.ge.com/communities/en_US/Documentation/CIMPLICITY-Secure-Deployment-Guide2  (login required) for mitigations to the reported vulnerabilities. Specific sections to reference include Section 3.5 Projects and Section 4.2 CimView. For more information about this issue, see the GE Digital Product Security Advisory https://digitalsupport.ge.com/communities/en_US/Article/GE-Digital-Security-Advisory-GED-22-06  (login required). For further questions, users should contact GE https://digitalsupport.ge.com/communities/CC_Contact .

Event History

Dec 7, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:58 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-2948?

CVE-2022-2948 is a vulnerability in GE CIMPICITY versions 2022 and prior that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2948?

The severity of CVE-2022-2948 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

How does CVE-2022-2948 affect GE CIMPICITY?

CVE-2022-2948 affects GE CIMPICITY versions 2022 and prior.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-2948?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-2948 through a heap-based buffer overflow.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-2948?

It is recommended to update to a newer version of GE CIMPICITY that is not affected by CVE-2022-2948.

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