CVE-2021-32943 Memory corruption in WebAccess/SCADA

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A stack-based buffer overflow in WebAccess/SCADA allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, requiring an upgrade to secure the system.

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-2021-32943?

CVE-2021-32943 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in WebAccess/SCADA, published on 10 Aug 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The affected product is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, which may allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code on the WebAccess/SCADA (WebAccess/SCADA versions prior to 8.4.5, WebAccess/SCADA versions prior to 9.0.1).

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-121

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-32943?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Advantech Webaccess\/Scada.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32943?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-32943 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-2021-32943 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-32943 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pg6r-cmxx-v6vf.

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