CVE-2021-32998 Memory corruption in R-30iA, R-30iA Mate

High 7.4 Published Updated

An out-of-bounds write in FANUC robot controllers allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, requiring a system restart to restore normal operation.

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-2021-32998?

CVE-2021-32998 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in FANUC R-30iA, R-30iA Mate, published on 7 Jan 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The FANUC R-30iA and R-30iB series controllers are vulnerable to an out-of-bounds write, which may allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code. INIT START/restore from backup required.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-32998?

It affects 9 products.

Products include Fanuc R-30ia Firmware, Fanuc R-30ia Mate Firmware, Fanuc R-30ib Compact Firmware, Fanuc R-30ib Compact Plus Firmware, Fanuc R-30ib Firmware, Fanuc R-30ib Mate Firmware and 3 more.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32998?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-32998 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-2021-32998 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-32998 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x25v-g44g-6xm4.

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