CVE-2023-33218 Stack Buffer Overflow in a binary run at upgrade startup
Attackers can achieve remote code execution on IDEMIA biometric terminals via stack buffer overflows in parameter zone command handlers.
- 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-2023-33218?
CVE-2023-33218 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in IDEMIA MorphoWave Compact/XP, published on 15 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Parameter Zone Read and Parameter Zone Write command handlers allow performing a Stack buffer overflow. This could potentially lead to a Remote Code execution on the targeted device.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-33218?
It affects 8 products.
Products include Idemia Morphowave Compact Firmware, Idemia Morphowave Sp Firmware, Idemia Morphowave Xp Firmware, Idemia Sigma Extreme Firmware, Idemia Sigma Lite\+ Firmware, Idemia Sigma Lite Firmware and 2 more.
How do I fix CVE-2023-33218?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-33218 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-2023-33218 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-33218 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in IDEMIA MorphoWave Compact/XP
- CVE-2023-33219 Stack Buffer Overflow when checking retrofit package
- CVE-2023-33220 Stack Buffer Overflow when checking some attributes during retrofit
- CVE-2023-4667 Stored Cross Site Scripting in webserver administration
- CVE-2023-33217 Missing integrity check on upgrade package
- CVE-2023-33221 Heap Buffer Overflow when reading DESFire card
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9q2h-gmqj-3mxj.