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CVE-2023-0103NVD status: Modified

XBC-DN32U: Access of Memory Location After End of Buffer

CVE-2023-0103 is a high-severity access of memory location after end of buffer vulnerability in XBC-DN32U from Ls-electric, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected XBC-DN32U versions: Operating System Version 01.80. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 52% of scored CVEs.

Next patch cycle

High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.

What to do

  1. Check which version of XBC-DN32U you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
  2. Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.

Affected products and versions

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed in
LS ElectricXBC-DN32UOperating System Version 01.80Not stated
Ls-electricXbc-dn32u Firmware01.80Not stated

Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.

How the severity score breaks down

Attack vector
NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
Attack complexity
LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
Privileges required
NoneNo account or login is needed.
User interaction
NoneNo action by a victim is required.
Scope
UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
Confidentiality
NoneNo data is disclosed.
Integrity
NoneNothing can be modified.
Availability
HighThe component can be taken down completely.

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. Scored by NVD.

Scoring systemScoreSeverityScored by
CVSS 3.17.5HighCNA (hq.dhs.gov)
CVSS 3.17.5HighNVD

Official description

If an attacker were to access memory locations of LS ELECTRIC XBC-DN32U with operating system version 01.80 that are outside of the communication buffer, the device stops operating. This could allow an attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition.

Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.

The underlying weakness: Access of Memory Location After End of Buffer

The product reads or writes to a buffer using an index or pointer that references a memory location after the end of the buffer.

More Access of Memory Location After End of Buffer vulnerabilities (CWE-788)

Timeline

  1. CVE record published.
  2. CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: yes, technical impact: partial).
  3. Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).

Other vulnerabilities in XBC-DN32U

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