CVE-2021-22714 Memory corruption in PowerLogic ION7400, PM8000 and ION9000 (All versions prior to V3.0.0)

Critical 9.8 Published 11 Mar 2021 Updated 3 Aug 2024

A buffer overflow in PowerLogic energy meters allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a device reboot.

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-2021-22714?

CVE-2021-22714 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in PowerLogic ION7400, PM8000 and ION9000 (All versions prior to V3.0.0), published on 11 Mar 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A CWE-119:Improper restriction of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer vulnerability exists in PowerLogic ION7400, PM8000 and ION9000 (All versions prior to V3.0.0), which could cause the meter to reboot or allow for remote code execution.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-22714?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Schneider-Electric Powerlogic Ion7400 Firmware, Schneider-Electric Powerlogic Ion9000 Firmware, Schneider-Electric Powerlogic Pm8000 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22714?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-22714 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-2021-22714 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-22714 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r3vq-3892-g6rc.