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CVE-2023-33218

Idemia Morphowave Compact Firmware remote code execution

9.1 CRITICALEPSS 1.14%
  1. Published15 Dec 2023

Description

The Parameter Zone Read and Parameter Zone Write command handlers allow performing a Stack buffer overflow. This could potentially lead to a Remote Code execution on the targeted device.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected products

Idemia Morphowave Compact Firmware< 2.12.2
Idemia Morphowave Sp Firmware< 1.2.7
Idemia Morphowave Xp Firmware< 2.12.2
Idemia Sigma Extreme Firmware< 4.15.5
Idemia Sigma Lite+ Firmware< 4.15.5
Idemia Sigma Lite Firmware< 4.15.5
Idemia Sigma Wide Firmware< 4.15.5
Idemia Visionpass Firmware< 2.12.2

Remediation

Fixed in
Idemia Morphowave Compact Firmware≥ 2.12.2
Idemia Morphowave Sp Firmware≥ 1.2.7
Idemia Morphowave Xp Firmware≥ 2.12.2
Idemia Sigma Extreme Firmware≥ 4.15.5
Idemia Sigma Lite+ Firmware≥ 4.15.5
Idemia Sigma Lite Firmware≥ 4.15.5
Idemia Sigma Wide Firmware≥ 4.15.5
Idemia Visionpass Firmware≥ 2.12.2

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-33218 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-33218 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.14%.

How severe is CVE-2023-33218?

CVE-2023-33218 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.14% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-33218?

Affected products include Idemia Morphowave Compact Firmware, Idemia Morphowave Sp Firmware, Idemia Morphowave Xp Firmware, Idemia Sigma Extreme Firmware, Idemia Sigma Lite+ Firmware, and 3 more.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33218?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Idemia Morphowave Compact Firmware 2.12.2, Idemia Morphowave Sp Firmware 1.2.7, Idemia Morphowave Xp Firmware 2.12.2 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.