OSV-2020-2328 UNKNOWN READ in UA_Server_initNS0

Not scored Published

An unknown read error in the OPC UA server initialization can cause a crash, leading to denial of service for applications using the library.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is OSV-2020-2328?

OSV-2020-2328 is a memory corruption vulnerability in open62541, published on 4 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=23137

Crash type: UNKNOWN READ
Crash state:
UA_Server_initNS0
UA_Server_newWithConfig
UA_Server_new

Which versions are affected by OSV-2020-2328?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including open62541.

PackageAffectedFixed in
open62541 OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2020-2328?

No fix has been published for OSV-2020-2328 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 OSV-2020-2328 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2020-2328 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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