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CVE-2022-24323

5.3 · MEDIUM

A CWE-754: Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions vulnerability exists that could cause a disruption of communication between the Modicon controller and the engineering software, when…

Published Mar 9, 2022CWE-754EPSS 0.86%

Overview

CVE-2022-24323 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 9, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A CWE-754: Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions vulnerability exists that could cause a disruption of communication between the Modicon controller and the engineering software, when an attacker is able to intercept and manipulate specific Modbus response data. Affected Product: EcoStruxure Process Expert (V2021 and prior), EcoStruxure Control Expert (V15.0 SP1 and prior)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-24323?

CVE-2022-24323 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 9, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-24323?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-24323?

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.

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