CVE-2024-8454

PLANET Technology switch devices - Swctrl service DoS attack

Description

The swctrl service is used to detect and remotely manage PLANET Technology devices. Certain switch models have a Denial-of-Service vulnerability in the swctrl service, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to send crafted packets that can crash the service.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update firmware of GS-4210-24PL4C hardware 2.0 to version 2.305b240719 or later. Update firmware of GS-4210-24P2S hardware 3.0 to version 3.305b240802 or later. IGS-5225-4UP1T2S hardware 1.0 has reached End of Life (EOL). Replacement is recommended.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.19%
Third-Party Advisory org.tw Third-Party Advisory org.tw
Affected: PLANET Technology GS-4210-24PL4C hardware 2.0
Affected: PLANET Technology GS-4210-24P2S hardware 3.0
Affected: PLANET Technology IGS-5225-4UP1T2S hardware 1.0
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-8057-1b3fa-1.html third party advisory
https://www.twcert.org.tw/en/cp-139-8058-cc391-2.html third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8454?
CVE-2024-8454 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-8454?
To fix CVE-2024-8454: Update firmware of GS-4210-24PL4C hardware 2.0 to version 2.305b240719 or later. Update firmware of GS-4210-24P2S hardware 3.0 to version 3.305b240802 or later. IGS-5225-4UP1T2S hardware 1.0 has reached End of Life (EOL). Replacement is recommended.
Is CVE-2024-8454 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-8454 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-2024-8454?
CVE-2024-8454 affects PLANET Technology GS-4210-24PL4C hardware 2.0, PLANET Technology GS-4210-24P2S hardware 3.0, PLANET Technology IGS-5225-4UP1T2S hardware 1.0.
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