CVE-2022-2972

MZ Automation libIEC61850 Stack-Based Buffer Overflow

Description

MZ Automation's libIEC61850 (versions 1.4 and prior; version 1.5 prior to commit a3b04b7bc4872a5a39e5de3fdc5fbde52c09e10e) is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, which could allow an attacker to crash the device or remotely execute arbitrary code.

Categories

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.21%
Third-Party Advisory cisa.gov
Affected: MZ Automation libIEC61850
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-251-01 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2972?
CVE-2022-2972 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-2972?
To fix CVE-2022-2972, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-2972 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-2972 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-2022-2972?
CVE-2022-2972 affects MZ Automation libIEC61850.
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