CVE-2023-5404 Memory corruption in Experion Server

High 8.1 Published Updated

Remote attackers can trigger pointer overwrites via malformed messages, leading to code execution or service failure in Honeywell Experion Server.

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-2023-5404?

CVE-2023-5404 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Honeywell Experion Server, published on 17 Apr 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Server receiving a malformed message can cause a pointer to be overwritten which can result in a remote code execution or failure. See Honeywell Security Notification for recommendations on upgrading and versioning.

Weakness: CWE-122

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5404?

How do I fix CVE-2023-5404?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5404 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-2023-5404 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-5404 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x9g2-jmjv-7323.

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