CVE-2021-38432

FATEK Automation Communication Server

Description

FATEK Automation Communication Server Versions 1.13 and prior lacks proper validation of user-supplied data, which could result in a stack-based buffer overflow condition and allow an attacker to remotely execute code.

Remediation

Workaround:

  • FATEK Automation has not responded to requests to work with CISA to mitigate this vulnerability. Users of these affected products are invited to contact FATEK customer support for additional information.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.86% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory cisa.gov
Affected: FATEK Automation Communication Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-280-07 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38432?
CVE-2021-38432 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-38432?
As a workaround for remediating CVE-2021-38432: FATEK Automation has not responded to requests to work with CISA to mitigate this vulnerability. Users of these affected products are invited to contact FATEK customer support for additional information.
Is CVE-2021-38432 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-38432 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-38432?
CVE-2021-38432 affects FATEK Automation Communication Server.
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