Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Moxa NPort Series Devices
CVE-2016-9363

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Moxa
Status
Moxa Nport
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 February 2017

What is CVE-2016-9363?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in several Moxa NPort devices, potentially enabling an unauthenticated attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code. This flaw stems from improper handling of input data, allowing an adversary to manipulate memory allocation, leading to the execution of malicious payloads. Users of affected devices should ensure they are running the latest firmware versions to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Moxa NPort Moxa NPort

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-336-02
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85965
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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