CVE-2022-30242: Medium severity honeywell alerton ascent control module vulnerability
Honeywell Alerton Ascent Control Module (ACM) through 2022-05-04 allows unauthenticated configuration changes from remote users. This enables configuration data to be stored on the controller and then implemented. A user with malicious intent can send a crafted packet to change the controller configuration without the knowledge of other users, altering the controller's function capabilities. The changed configuration is not updated in the User Interface, which creates an inconsistency between the configuration display and the actual configuration on the controller. After the configuration change, remediation requires reverting to the correct configuration, requiring either physical or remote access depending on the configuration that was altered.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of the Honeywell Alerton Ascent Control Module?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-30242.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-30242?
The severity of CVE-2022-30242 is medium (6.8).
What is affected by CVE-2022-30242?
Honeywell Alerton Ascent Control Module Firmware versions up to and including 2022-05-04 are affected.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-30242?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-30242 by sending a crafted packet to the controller to change its configuration.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2022-30242?
No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2022-30242.