Server DoS due to heap overflow
CVE-2023-23585

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Honeywell

Status
Experion Server
Experion Station
Engineering Station
Direct Station
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 July 2023

What is CVE-2023-23585?

A heap overflow vulnerability exists in the Experion server that could lead to a denial of service (DoS). This issue arises when the server processes a specially crafted message during specific configuration operations. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to disrupt service availability. To mitigate this risk, affected users are advised to review Honeywell's security notifications and upgrade to the recommended software versions.

Affected Version(s)

Direct Station Experion LX 510.5 <= 511.5TCU3

Direct Station Experion LX 520.1 <= 520.1TCU4

Direct Station Experion LX 520.2 <= 520.2TCU2

References

https://process.honeywell.com

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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