CVE-2023-47610

Description

A CWE-120: Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input vulnerability exists in Telit Cinterion EHS5/6/8 that could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system by sending a specially crafted SMS message.

Remediation

Workaround:

  • Contact the mobile operator to disable the sending of SMS messages to the device.
  • Use private APN with carefully configured security settings to limit impact of any potential exploit. Review the current security configuration in setups that already use private APN.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 2.54% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory kaspersky.com
Affected: Telit Cinterion EHS5
Affected: Telit Cinterion EHS6
Affected: Telit Cinterion EHS8
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://ics-cert.kaspersky.com/advisories/2023/11/08/klcert-23-018-telit-cinterion-thales-gemalto-modules-buffer-copy-without-checking-size-of-input-vulnerability/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-47610?
CVE-2023-47610 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-47610?
As a workaround for remediating CVE-2023-47610: Contact the mobile operator to disable the sending of SMS messages to the device.
Is CVE-2023-47610 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-47610 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-47610?
CVE-2023-47610 affects Telit Cinterion EHS5, Telit Cinterion EHS6, Telit Cinterion EHS8.
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