CVE-2022-2970: MZ Automation libIEC61850 Stack-Based Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 23, 2022
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Updated

MZ Automation's libIEC61850 (versions 1.4 and prior; version 1.5 prior to commit a3b04b7bc4872a5a39e5de3fdc5fbde52c09e10e) does not sanitize input before memcpy is used, which could allow an attacker to crash the device or remotely execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software

3 affected components
mz-automation libiec61850<1.5.0
MZ Automation GmbH libIEC61850 Versions 1.4 and prior
MZ Automation GmbH libIEC61850 Version 1.5 prior to commit a3b04b7bc4872a5a39e5de3fdc5fbde52c09e10e

Event History

Sep 23, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:28 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2970?

CVE-2022-2970 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution and device crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-2970?

To fix CVE-2022-2970, upgrade libIEC61850 to version 1.5.0 or later, ensuring you include all relevant commits.

3

What types of attacks can be conducted using CVE-2022-2970?

CVE-2022-2970 allows attackers to crash devices or execute arbitrary code remotely.

4

Which versions of libIEC61850 are affected by CVE-2022-2970?

CVE-2022-2970 affects libIEC61850 versions 1.4 and all versions of 1.5 prior to a specific commit.

5

Is user input a factor in CVE-2022-2970?

Yes, CVE-2022-2970 involves insufficient input sanitization before executing memory copy operations.

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