CVE-2022-38138 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2022-38138 affecting Triangle Microworks IEC 61850 & 60870-6 Libraries. Vulnerability allows DoS attacks via uninitialized pointers. High severity, 7.5 CVSS score.
A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in the Triangle Microworks IEC 61850 and 60870-6 (ICCP/TASE.2) Libraries, affecting certain versions of the libraries.
Understanding CVE-2022-38138
This section provides insight into the impact and technical details of the CVE-2022-38138 vulnerability.
What is CVE-2022-38138?
The vulnerability in the Triangle Microworks IEC 61850 and 60870-6 (ICCP/TASE.2) Libraries allows attackers to exploit uninitialized pointers, potentially leading to a denial-of-service attack on affected clients or servers.
The Impact of CVE-2022-38138
The impact of CVE-2022-38138 is rated as HIGH, with a CVSS base score of 7.5. The vulnerability could result in a denial-of-service condition for targeted systems using the vulnerable libraries.
Technical Details of CVE-2022-38138
This section delves deeper into the technical aspects of the CVE-2022-38138 vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability arises from a small number of uninitialized pointers within the code of the IEC 61850 and 60870-6 libraries, enabling attackers to exploit this flaw to launch denial-of-service attacks.
Affected Systems and Versions
- IEC 61850 Library: Any client or server using the C language library with a version number of 11.2.0 or earlier, and any client or server using the C++, C#, or Java language library with a version number of 5.0.1 or earlier are affected.
- 60870-6 Library: Any client or server using a C++ language library with a version number of 4.4.3 or earlier is affected.
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability allows threat actors to target systems utilizing the vulnerable libraries, exploiting the uninitialized pointers to disrupt service availability.
Mitigation and Prevention
Learn how to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2022-38138 and protect your systems from potential attacks.
Immediate Steps to Take
Organizations should apply vendor patches or updates promptly to remediate the vulnerability and prevent exploitation by malicious actors.
Long-Term Security Practices
Enforce secure coding practices, regularly update libraries, and conduct security assessments to proactively identify and address similar vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
Stay informed about security advisories and patches released by Triangle Microworks to address the CVE-2022-38138 vulnerability.