CVE-2022-32523 Memory corruption in IGSS Data Server (IGSSdataServer.exe)

Critical 9.8 Published 30 Jan 2023 Updated 5 Feb 2025

A stack-based buffer overflow in IGSS Data Server allows remote code execution via crafted online data request messages.

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-2022-32523?

CVE-2022-32523 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Schneider Electric IGSS Data Server (IGSSdataServer.exe), published on 30 Jan 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A CWE-120: Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input vulnerability exists that could cause a stack-based buffer overflow, potentially leading to remote code execution when an attacker sends specially crafted online data request messages. Affected Products: IGSS Data Server - IGSSdataServer.exe (Versions prior to V15.0.0.22170)

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-32523?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Schneider-Electric Interactive Graphical Scada System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32523?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-32523 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-2022-32523 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-32523 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5g6r-5gw7-h9v2.