VDB-96916 · CVE-2016-9363 · BID 85965

Moxa NPort memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Moxa NPort. The affected element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-9363. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Moxa NPort (Automation Software) (affected version unknown) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered in Moxa NPort 5110 versions prior to 2.6, NPort 5130/5150 Series versions prior to 3.6, NPort 5200 Series versions prior to 2.8, NPort 5400 Series versions prior to 3.11, NPort 5600 Series versions prior to 3.7, NPort 5100A Series & NPort P5150A versions prior to 1.3, NPort 5200A Series versions prior to 1.3, NPort 5150AI-M12 Series versions prior to 1.2, NPort 5250AI-M12 Series versions prior to 1.2, NPort 5450AI-M12 Series versions prior to 1.2, NPort 5600-8-DT Series versions prior to 2.4, NPort 5600-8-DTL Series versions prior to 2.4, NPort 6x50 Series versions prior to 1.13.11, NPort IA5450A versions prior to v1.4. Buffer overflow vulnerability may allow an unauthenticated attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code.

The bug was discovered 12/01/2016. The weakness was released 02/13/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-9363 since 11/16/2016. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 74 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 85965†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-96905, VDB-96914, VDB-96918 and VDB-96919. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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OpenVAS ID: 800798
OpenVAS Name: Moxa NPort Devices Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

04/08/2016 🔍
11/16/2016 +222 days 🔍
12/01/2016 +15 days 🔍
02/13/2017 +74 days 🔍
02/13/2017 +0 days 🔍
02/14/2017 +1 days 🔍
06/03/2026 +3395 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: moxa.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2016-9363 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-9363
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-96916
SecurityFocus: 85965 - Multiple Moxa NPort Products ICSA-16-336-02 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/14/2017 09:16
Updated: 06/03/2026 00:00
Changes: 02/14/2017 09:16 (62), 12/29/2019 11:01 (4), 06/03/2026 00:00 (29)
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