CVE-2024-26000: PHOENIX CONTACT: Out of bounds read only memory access

Published Mar 12, 2024
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Updated

An unauthenticated remote attacker can read memory out of bounds due to improper input validation in the MQTT stack. The brute force attack is not always successful because of memory randomization.

Affected Software

8 affected components
All of the following
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3000 Firmware<1.5.1
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3000
All of the following
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3050 Firmware<1.5.1
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3050
All of the following
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3100 Firmware<1.5.1
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3100
All of the following
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3150 Firmware<1.5.1
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3150

Event History

Mar 12, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:11 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:11 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26000?

CVE-2024-26000 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow unauthenticated remote attackers to read memory out of bounds.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-26000?

To fix CVE-2024-26000, it is recommended to update the firmware of affected devices to the latest version beyond 1.5.1.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2024-26000?

CVE-2024-26000 affects the Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3000, 3050, 3100, and 3150 firmware versions prior to 1.5.1.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-26000?

The impacts of CVE-2024-26000 include unauthorized access to sensitive memory information, potentially leading to system compromise.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-26000?

Currently, no specific workarounds are recommended for CVE-2024-26000; updating to a secure firmware version is the primary mitigation.

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