Moxa AWK-3121 1.14 iw_filename memory corruption

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A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Moxa AWK-3121 1.14. This affects an unknown part. Performing a manipulation of the argument iw_filename as part of POST Parameter results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-10701. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

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A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Moxa AWK-3121 1.14 (Router Operating System). This affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument iw_filename as part of a POST Parameter leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An issue was discovered on Moxa AWK-3121 1.14 devices. It provides functionality so that an administrator can run scripts on the device to troubleshoot any issues. However, the same functionality allows an attacker to execute commands on the device. The POST parameter "iw_filename" is susceptible to buffer overflow. By crafting a packet that contains a string of 162 characters, it is possible for an attacker to execute the attack.

The weakness was published 06/07/2019 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at seclists.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-10701 since 05/03/2018. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Similar entries are available at VDB-136204, VDB-136205, VDB-136206 and VDB-136207. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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• Router Operating System

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• Moxa

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• AWK-3121

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• 1.14

License

• commercial

Website

• Vendor: https://www.moxa.com/

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