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CVE-2023-0426

8.6 · HIGH
Published Aug 7, 2023 abb CWE-121 EPSS 0.48% (39th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2023-0426 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting abb ac700f_firmware. It was published on August 7, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

ABB is aware of vulnerabilities in the product versions listed below. An update is available that resolves

the reported vulnerabilities in the product versions under maintenance.

An attacker who successfully exploited one or more of these vulnerabilities could cause the product to

stop or make the product inaccessible.

Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in ABB Freelance controllers AC 700F (conroller modules), ABB Freelance controllers AC 900F (controller modules).This issue affects:

 Freelance controllers AC 700F: 

from 9.0;0 through V9.2 SP2, through Freelance 2013, through Freelance 2013SP1, through Freelance 2016, through Freelance 2016SP1, through Freelance 2019 , through Freelance 2019 SP1, through Freelance 2019 SP1 FP1; 

Freelance controllers AC 900F: 

through Freelance 2013, through Freelance 2013SP1, through Freelance 2016, through Freelance 2016SP1, through Freelance 2019, through Freelance 2019 SP1, through Freelance 2019 SP1 FP1.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from abb. Update ac700f_firmware 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

Vendor Product Versions Status
abb ac700f_firmware >= 9.0.0, < 9.2.0 Affected

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0426?

CVE-2023-0426 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting abb ac700f_firmware. It was published on August 7, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-0426?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6, 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-2023-0426?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from abb. Update ac700f_firmware 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-0426?

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