CVE-2022-41001 in QUARTZ-GOLD
Summary
by MITRE • 01/27/2023
Several stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the DetranCLI command parsing functionality of Siretta QUARTZ-GOLD G5.0.1.5-210720-141020. A specially-crafted network packet can lead to arbitrary command execution. An attacker can send a sequence of requests to trigger these vulnerabilities.This buffer overflow is in the function that manages the 'icmp check link WORD destination WORD interval <1-255> retries <1-255> description (WORD|null)' command template.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/05/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-41001 represents a critical stack-based buffer overflow within the DetranCLI command parsing mechanism of Siretta QUARTZ-GOLD G5.0.1.5-210720-141020 network security appliance. This flaw resides in the command processing functionality that handles specific network monitoring commands, specifically targeting the 'icmp check link WORD destination WORD interval <1-255> retries <1-255> description (WORD|null)' template structure. The buffer overflow occurs when the system processes malformed input parameters within this command framework, creating a potential exploitation vector for remote attackers.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and bounds checking within the command parsing function. When processing network packets containing specially crafted sequences, the system fails to properly validate the length of input parameters, particularly within the destination, interval, retries, and description fields. This lack of proper boundary enforcement allows attackers to overflow the allocated stack buffer space, potentially overwriting adjacent memory locations including return addresses and function pointers. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-121 Stack-based Buffer Overflow, which directly enables arbitrary code execution through stack corruption.
Operationally, this vulnerability presents a severe threat to network security infrastructure as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected device without authentication. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that the vulnerability can be triggered through network packets, making it exploitable over the network without requiring physical access. Successful exploitation could lead to complete system compromise, enabling attackers to gain administrative privileges, install backdoors, modify network configurations, or establish persistent access points within the network infrastructure. The impact extends beyond individual device compromise to potentially affecting entire network segments that rely on the QUARTZ-GOLD appliance for security monitoring.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2022-41001 should prioritize immediate firmware updates from Siretta to address the root cause of the buffer overflow vulnerability. Network administrators should implement network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure of the affected appliance to untrusted networks. Additionally, monitoring network traffic for suspicious command sequences and implementing intrusion detection systems can help identify potential exploitation attempts. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under T1059 Command and Scripting Interpreter and T1071.004 Application Layer Protocol DNS, as attackers may leverage command execution capabilities to establish persistent access or conduct further reconnaissance. Organizations should also consider implementing network-based firewalls and access control lists to restrict communication with the vulnerable appliance to only trusted sources, while maintaining detailed logging of all CLI command executions for forensic analysis purposes.