CVE-2022-41991 Memory corruption in QUARTZ-GOLD

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A heap-based buffer overflow in Siretta QUARTZ-GOLD allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted network requests.

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-2022-41991?

CVE-2022-41991 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Siretta Quartz-Gold Firmware, published on 26 Jan 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the m2m DELETE_FILE cmd functionality of Siretta QUARTZ-GOLD G5.0.1.5-210720-141020. A specially-crafted network request can lead to a heap buffer overflow. An attacker can send a network request to trigger this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-122

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-41991?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Siretta Quartz-Gold Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41991?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-41991 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-2022-41991 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-41991 exists.

All Siretta Quartz-Gold Firmware vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6q4m-x46v-648h.

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