CVE-2022-41014 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 static dhcp mac WORD (WORD|null) ip A.B.C.D hostname (WORD|null) description (WORD|null)' command template.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/05/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-41014 represents a critical stack-based buffer overflow within the DetranCLI command parsing subsystem of Siretta QUARTZ-GOLD G5.0.1.5-210720-141020 network device firmware. This flaw resides in the command line interface functionality responsible for processing network configuration commands, specifically targeting the parsing of static dhcp mac address entries. The vulnerability manifests when the system processes commands following the template 'no static dhcp mac WORD (WORD|null) ip A.B.C.D hostname (WORD|null) description (WORD|null)', where WORD represents variable-length string inputs that are not properly validated or bounded during memory allocation. The buffer overflow occurs because the application fails to implement proper input length checks before copying user-supplied data into fixed-size stack buffers, creating a classic security vulnerability that allows attackers to overwrite adjacent memory locations.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from improper memory management practices within the command parsing function that handles network configuration commands. When processing the specified command template, the system allocates stack memory for various parameters including MAC addresses, IP addresses, hostnames, and descriptions without enforcing strict bounds checking on the input data lengths. This allows an attacker to craft malicious network packets containing excessively long string values that exceed the allocated buffer space, causing stack corruption that can overwrite return addresses, saved registers, and other critical program state information. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and requires no authentication to exploit, making it particularly dangerous as it can be triggered through network-based attacks that do not require physical access or prior system compromise.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple denial of service conditions, as it enables full arbitrary code execution capabilities for remote attackers. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to gain complete control over the affected device, potentially leading to unauthorized network access, data exfiltration, or use of the compromised device as a pivot point for attacking other systems within the network infrastructure. The vulnerability affects industrial network equipment used for critical infrastructure management, where unauthorized access could result in significant operational disruptions and security breaches. Attackers can leverage this flaw to execute malicious code with the privileges of the affected service, potentially establishing persistent backdoors, modifying network configurations, or using the device as a launching point for broader network attacks. The lack of authentication requirements for exploitation makes this vulnerability particularly concerning for devices deployed in unsecured network environments.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2022-41014 should prioritize immediate firmware updates from Siretta, as this represents the most effective approach to address the underlying buffer overflow vulnerability. Organizations should implement network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure of affected devices to untrusted networks, while also deploying intrusion detection systems that can monitor for anomalous command parsing patterns or unusual network traffic that might indicate exploitation attempts. Network administrators should consider disabling unnecessary command line interface functionality when possible and implement strict input validation measures at network boundaries to filter out potentially malicious payloads. From a security framework perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-121 Stack-based Buffer Overflow and maps to attack techniques in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under T1059.007 Command and Scripting Interpreter: Python, representing a critical security gap that requires immediate remediation to prevent potential exploitation by threat actors targeting industrial control systems and network infrastructure devices.