CVE-2022-1068

Modbus Tools Modbus Slave Stack-Based Buffer Overflow

Description

Modbus Tools Modbus Slave (versions 7.4.2 and prior) is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow in the registration field. This may cause the program to crash when a long character string is used.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Modbus Tools has fixed the vulnerability and recommends users update to Version 7.4.3 or later.

Categories

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.18%
Third-Party Advisory cisa.gov
Affected: Modbus Tools Modbus Slave
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-088-04 patch third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1068?
CVE-2022-1068 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-1068?
To fix CVE-2022-1068: Modbus Tools has fixed the vulnerability and recommends users update to Version 7.4.3 or later.
Is CVE-2022-1068 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-1068 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-1068?
CVE-2022-1068 affects Modbus Tools Modbus Slave.
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