CVE-2023-24474 Server deserialization missing boundary checks - heap overflow in communication between server and controller

High 7.5 Published Updated

A heap overflow in Experion server communication allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted 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-2023-24474?

CVE-2023-24474 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Honeywell Direct Station, published on 13 Jul 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Experion server may experience a DoS due to a heap overflow which could occur when handling a specially crafted message

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-122

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-24474?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Honeywell Direct Station, Honeywell Engineering Station, Honeywell Experion Server, Honeywell Experion Station.

How do I fix CVE-2023-24474?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-24474 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-2023-24474 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-24474 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rm26-gpm4-m74x.

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