CVE-2020-10615 : What You Need to Know

Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway 3.02.0697 through 4.0.122, 2.41.0213 through 4.0.122 allows remote attackers to cause a denial-of-service condition due to a lack of proper validation of user-supplied data.

Understanding CVE-2020-10615

This CVE involves a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway.

What is CVE-2020-10615?

The vulnerability in Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway allows remote attackers to trigger a denial-of-service condition by exploiting the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data.

The Impact of CVE-2020-10615

The vulnerability can be exploited without authentication, potentially leading to a denial-of-service attack on affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-10615

Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway is affected by a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The issue arises from inadequate validation of the length of user-supplied data before copying it to a fixed-length stack-based buffer.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway
Versions: 3.02.0697 through 4.0.122, 2.41.0213 through 4.0.122

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability remotely without the need for authentication, potentially leading to a denial-of-service condition.

Mitigation and Prevention

It is crucial to take immediate steps to address and prevent exploitation of this vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches or updates promptly.
Implement network security measures to restrict access to vulnerable systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Check for and apply patches released by Triangle MicroWorks to fix the buffer overflow vulnerability.