Freelance Controller DCP: Improper Handling of Length Parameter Inconsistency
CVE-2023-5778 is a high-severity improper handling of length parameter inconsistency vulnerability in Freelance Controller DCP from ABB, 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 Freelance Controller DCP versions: 2013 and earlier; 2013 SP1; 2016, and others listed below. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of Freelance Controller DCP you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB | Freelance Controller DCP | 2013 and earlier; 2013 SP1; 2016; 2016 SP1; 2019; 2019 SP1 | Not stated |
| ABB | Freelance Controller AC700 | 2013 and earlier; 2013 SP1; 2016; 2016 SP1; 2019; 2019 SP1 | Not stated |
| ABB | Freelance Controller AC800 | 2013 and earlier; 2013 SP1; 2016; 2016 SP1; 2019; 2019 SP1 | Not stated |
| ABB | Freelance Controller AC900 | 2013 and earlier; 2013 SP1; 2016; 2016 SP1; 2019; 2019 SP1 | Not 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 CNA (ch.abb.com).
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | 9.2 | Critical | CNA (ch.abb.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.5 | High | CNA (ch.abb.com) |
Official description
Improper handling of length parameter inconsistency vulnerability in ABB Freelance Controller DCP, ABB Freelance Controller AC700, ABB Freelance Controller AC800, and ABB Freelance Controller AC900. This issue affects Freelance Controller DCP: through 2013, 2013 SP1, 2016, 2016 SP1, 2019, and 2019 SP1; Freelance Controller AC700: through 2013, 2013 SP1, 2016, 2016 SP1, 2019, and 2019 SP1; Freelance Controller AC800: through 2013, 2013 SP1, 2016, 2016 SP1, 2019, and 2019 SP1; Freelance Controller AC900: through 2013, 2013 SP1, 2016, 2016 SP1, 2019, and 2019 SP1.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Handling of Length Parameter Inconsistency
The product parses a formatted message or structure, but it does not handle or incorrectly handles a length field that is inconsistent with the actual length of the associated data.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- When processing structured incoming data containing a size field followed by raw data, ensure that you identify and resolve any inconsistencies between the size field and the actual size of the data.
- Do not let the user control the size of the buffer.
- Validate that the length of the user-supplied data is consistent with the buffer size.
More Improper Handling of Length Parameter Inconsistency vulnerabilities (CWE-130)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: yes, technical impact: partial).
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