What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-1068?

CVE-2022-1068 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.9%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-1068?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-1068. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Modbus Slave CVE-2022-1068

HIGH

Stack-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-121)

2022-04-01 ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Stack Overflow Buffer Overflow Modbus Slave

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 01, 2022 - 23:15 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionNVD

Modbus Tools Modbus Slave (versions 7.4.2 and prior) is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow in the registration field. This may cause the program to crash when a long character string is used.

AnalysisAI

Modbus Tools Modbus Slave (versions 7.4.2 and prior) is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow in the registration field. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-121. Modbus Tools Modbus Slave (versions 7.4.2 and prior) is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow in the registration field. This may cause the program to crash when a long character string is used. Affected products include: Modbustools Modbus Slave.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.