CVE-2023-50257

Disconnect Vulnerability in RTPS Packets Used by SROS2

Description

eProsima Fast DDS (formerly Fast RTPS) is a C++ implementation of the Data Distribution Service standard of the Object Management Group. Even with the application of SROS2, due to the issue where the data (`p[UD]`) and `guid` values used to disconnect between nodes are not encrypted, a vulnerability has been discovered where a malicious attacker can forcibly disconnect a Subscriber and can deny a Subscriber attempting to connect. Afterwards, if the attacker sends the packet for disconnecting, which is data (`p[UD]`), to the Global Data Space (`239.255.0.1:7400`) using the said Publisher ID, all the Subscribers (Listeners) connected to the Publisher (Talker) will not receive any data and their connection will be disconnected. Moreover, if this disconnection packet is sent continuously, the Subscribers (Listeners) trying to connect will not be able to do so. Since the initial commit of the `SecurityManager.cpp` code (`init`, `on_process_handshake`) on Nov 8, 2016, the Disconnect Vulnerability in RTPS Packets Used by SROS2 has been present prior to versions 2.13.0, 2.12.2, 2.11.3, 2.10.3, and 2.6.7.

Category

9.6
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Affected: eProsima Fast-DDS
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-50257?
CVE-2023-50257 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-50257?
To fix CVE-2023-50257, 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-2023-50257 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-50257 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-2023-50257?
CVE-2023-50257 affects eProsima Fast-DDS.
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