CVE-2023-24584

Controller 6000 buffer overflow via upload feature in web interface

Description

Controller 6000 is vulnerable to a buffer overflow via the Controller diagnostic web interface upload feature. This issue affects Controller 6000: before vCR8.80.230201a, before vCR8.70.230201a, before vCR8.60.230201b, before vCR8.50.230201a, all versions of vCR8.40 and prior.

Remediation

Workaround:

  • Ensure dipswitch 1 is turned off on all Controllers and the option, "Dipswitch 1 controls the diagnostic web interface", is not checked in Configuration Client on Controller property pages. Do not use the Controller override, "Enable WWW Connections". Refer to the Gallagher Command Centre Hardening Guide for more details.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.33%
Vendor Advisory gallagher.com
Affected: Gallagher Controller 6000
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://security.gallagher.com/en-NZ/Security-Advisories/CVE-2023-24584 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-24584?
CVE-2023-24584 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-24584?
As a workaround for remediating CVE-2023-24584: Ensure dipswitch 1 is turned off on all Controllers and the option, "Dipswitch 1 controls the diagnostic web interface", is not checked in Configuration Client on Controller property pages. Do not use the Controller override, "Enable WWW Connections". Refer to the Gallagher Command Centre Hardening Guide for more details.
Is CVE-2023-24584 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-24584 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-2023-24584?
CVE-2023-24584 affects Gallagher Controller 6000.
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