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CVE-2010-4557

10.0 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in the lm_tcp service in Invensys Wonderware InBatch 8.1 and 9.0, as used in Invensys Foxboro I/A Series Batch 8.1 and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to cause a de…

Published Dec 17, 2010invensysCWE-119EPSS 12.08%

Overview

CVE-2010-4557 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting invensys wonderware_inbatch. It was published on December 17, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in the lm_tcp service in Invensys Wonderware InBatch 8.1 and 9.0, as used in Invensys Foxboro I/A Series Batch 8.1 and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted request to port 9001.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from invensys. Update wonderware_inbatch to the latest patched version. 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.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4557?

CVE-2010-4557 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting invensys wonderware_inbatch. It was published on December 17, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-4557?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, 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-2010-4557?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from invensys. Update wonderware_inbatch to the latest patched version. 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.

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