CVE-2022-41002 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 'no 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 CVE-2022-41002 vulnerability represents a critical stack-based buffer overflow flaw within the DetranCLI command parsing subsystem of Siretta QUARTZ-GOLD G5.0.1.5-210720-141020 network equipment. This vulnerability resides in the command line interface functionality that processes specific network configuration commands, particularly those related to ICMP link monitoring and testing. The flaw manifests when the system processes a crafted command template containing the structure 'no icmp check link WORD destination WORD interval <1-255> retries <1-255> description (WORD|null)'. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and bounds checking within the command parsing function, creating a condition where user-supplied data can overflow the allocated stack buffer. This type of vulnerability directly maps to CWE-121 Stack-based Buffer Overflow, which is classified as a fundamental memory safety issue in software development practices. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this as a command execution primitive under the T1059.001 technique for command and scripting interpreter, as it enables an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and far-reaching for network infrastructure security. An attacker who successfully exploits this buffer overflow can achieve complete system compromise through arbitrary code execution, potentially gaining full administrative control over the QUARTZ-GOLD device. The vulnerability's exploitation requires only network access to send specially crafted packets, making it particularly dangerous in environments where network devices are exposed to untrusted networks or where insufficient network segmentation exists. Once exploited, the attacker can manipulate network routing, disrupt services, establish persistent access, or use the compromised device as a pivot point for further attacks within the network. The specific command template mentioned in the vulnerability allows for precise control over ICMP monitoring parameters, which when overflowed can overwrite critical program execution data including return addresses, function pointers, or other control flow information. This enables attackers to redirect program execution to malicious code payloads.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2022-41002 should focus on immediate remediation and defensive measures. Organizations should prioritize applying vendor-provided security patches or firmware updates that address the buffer overflow condition in the DetranCLI command parsing functionality. Network administrators should implement network segmentation to limit access to these devices, particularly restricting direct network access from untrusted sources. Additional defensive measures include implementing network access control lists to filter incoming packets that could trigger the vulnerable command parsing functions, deploying intrusion detection systems to monitor for suspicious command sequences, and conducting regular vulnerability assessments of network infrastructure. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of input validation practices and secure coding principles, particularly in command-line interface implementations. Organizations should consider implementing additional logging and monitoring of CLI command execution to detect potential exploitation attempts. From a compliance standpoint, this vulnerability affects security standards such as NIST SP 800-53 and ISO/IEC 27001, which emphasize the need for secure software development practices and vulnerability management processes. The ATT&CK framework suggests implementing defensive measures such as process injection prevention and command execution monitoring to mitigate the risks associated with such command execution vulnerabilities.