CVE-2023-23585: Server DoS due to heap overflow

Q: What is CVE-2023-23585?

CVE-2023-23585 is a vulnerability that allows for a denial of service (DoS) attack on Honeywell Experion Server and Experion Station software.

Q: How does CVE-2023-23585 work?

CVE-2023-23585 works by exploiting a heap overflow vulnerability in the handling of a specially crafted message during a specific configuration operation.

Q: How severe is CVE-2023-23585?

CVE-2023-23585 has a severity rating of 7.5 out of 10, which is considered critical.

Q: Which versions of Honeywell Experion Server and Experion Station are affected by CVE-2023-23585?

Versions between 501.1 and 501.6hf8, 510.1 and 510.2hf12, 511.1 and 511.5tcu3, and 520.1 and 520.2tcu2 of Honeywell Experion Server and Experion Station are affected by CVE-2023-23585.

Q: How can I fix CVE-2023-23585?

To fix CVE-2023-23585, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of Honeywell Experion Server and Experion Station that is not affected by the vulnerability.

Published Jul 13, 2023

Updated

Experion server DoS due to heap overflow occurring during the handling of a specially crafted message for a specific configuration operation.

Affected Software

16 affected components

Honeywell Experion server>=501.1<=501.6hf8

Honeywell Experion server>=510.1<=510.2hf12

Honeywell Experion server>=511.1<=511.5tcu3

Honeywell Experion server>=520.1<=520.1tcu4

Honeywell Experion server>=520.2<=520.2tcu2

Honeywell Experion Station>=501.1<=501.6hf8

Honeywell Experion Station>=510.1<=510.2hf12

Honeywell Experion Station>=511.1<=511.5tcu3

Honeywell Experion Station>=520.1<=520.1tcu4

Honeywell Experion Station>=520.2<=520.2tcu2

Honeywell Engineering Station>=510.1<=511.5tcu3

Honeywell Engineering Station>=520.1<=520.1tcu4

Honeywell Engineering Station>=520.2<=520.2tcu2

Honeywell Direct Station>=510.1<=511.5tcu3

Honeywell Direct Station>=520.1<=520.1tcu4

Honeywell Direct Station>=520.2<=520.2tcu2

Event History

Jul 13, 2023

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:54 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:54 AM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

11:15 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-23585?

CVE-2023-23585 is a vulnerability that allows for a denial of service (DoS) attack on Honeywell Experion Server and Experion Station software.

How does CVE-2023-23585 work?

CVE-2023-23585 works by exploiting a heap overflow vulnerability in the handling of a specially crafted message during a specific configuration operation.

How severe is CVE-2023-23585?

CVE-2023-23585 has a severity rating of 7.5 out of 10, which is considered critical.

Which versions of Honeywell Experion Server and Experion Station are affected by CVE-2023-23585?

Versions between 501.1 and 501.6hf8, 510.1 and 510.2hf12, 511.1 and 511.5tcu3, and 520.1 and 520.2tcu2 of Honeywell Experion Server and Experion Station are affected by CVE-2023-23585.

How can I fix CVE-2023-23585?