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CVE-2022-4608

7.5 · HIGH

A vulnerability exists in HCI IEC 60870-5-104 function included in certain versions of the RTU500 series product.

Published Jul 26, 2023CWE-787EPSS 0.71%

Overview

CVE-2022-4608 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 26, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A vulnerability exists in HCI IEC 60870-5-104 function included in certain versions of the RTU500 series product. The vulnerability can only be exploited, if the HCI 60870-5-104 is configured with support for IEC 62351-3. After session resumption interval is expired an RTU500 initiated update of session parameters causes an unexpected restart due to a stack overflow.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4608?

CVE-2022-4608 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 26, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-4608?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-4608?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-4608?

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