CVE-2023-27336 Softing edgeConnector Siemens OPC UA Server Null Pointer Dereference Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can cause a denial-of-service condition in Softing edgeConnector Siemens by exploiting a null pointer dereference in certificate handling without authentication.

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-2023-27336?

CVE-2023-27336 is a high-severity vulnerability in Softing edgeConnector Siemens, published on 3 May 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Softing edgeConnector Siemens OPC UA Server Null Pointer Dereference Denial-of-Service Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of Softing edgeConnector Siemens. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the handling of OPC client certificates. The issue results from dereferencing a NULL pointer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-20508.

Weakness: CWE-476

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-27336?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Softing Edgeaggregator, Softing Edgeconnector, Softing Secure Integration Server.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27336?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-27336 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-27336 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-27336 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v94g-ggp4-7f34.

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