CVE-2008-2474 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on ABB PCU400 devices via crafted packets to the web interface using IEC protocols.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2008-2474?

CVE-2008-2474 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Sep 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in x87 before 3.5.5 in ABB Process Communication Unit 400 (PCU400) 4.4 through 4.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet using the (1) IEC60870-5-101 or (2) IEC60870-5-104 communication protocol to the X87 web interface.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2474?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Abb Pcu400.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2474?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2474 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2008-2474 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2474 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-99wm-932m-hc34.

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