Learn about CVE-2020-16209, a critical vulnerability in Fieldcomm Group's HART-IP Developer Kit and hipserver products, allowing attackers to trigger a stack-based buffer overflow, potentially leading to device crashes or control.
A malicious attacker could exploit the interface of the Fieldcomm Group HART-IP and hipserver by triggering a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Understanding CVE-2020-16209
This CVE involves a critical vulnerability in the HART-IP Developer Kit and hipserver products from Fieldcomm Group.
What is CVE-2020-16209?
A malicious actor could exploit the HART-IP interface by sending messages with large payloads, causing a buffer overflow leading to device crashes or potential device control.
The Impact of CVE-2020-16209
The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 9.8, indicating a critical severity level with high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-16209
This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability is classified as a stack-based buffer overflow (CWE-121), allowing attackers to crash devices or take control by overflowing internal buffers.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2020-16209 is crucial to prevent potential exploitation and damage.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates