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CVE-2023-32890: Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability in Modem EMM

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Overview

This report discusses a critical vulnerability, CVE-2023-32890, present in certain versions of modem EMM. This vulnerability may lead to a system crash due to improper input validation, potentially causing remote denial of service. As the exploitation does not require user interaction, it poses a severe threat to any system running the affected software. Consequently, organizations must take prompt action to mitigate the vulnerability and safeguard their systems and data.

Vulnerability Summary

CVE ID: CVE-2023-32890
Severity: High (CVSS: 7.5)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: System crash, potential system compromise and data leakage.

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Product | Affected Versions

Modem EMM | All versions prior to patch MOLY01183647

How the Exploit Works

The vulnerability stems from a lack of proper input validation in the modem EMM software. An attacker can craft and send malicious data packets to the target system. Due to the improper input validation, the system processes these harmful packets, leading to a system crash and potentially remote denial of service. This exploit does not require additional execution privileges or user interaction, amplifying its severity.

Conceptual Example Code

Here’s a conceptual example of how an attacker might exploit this vulnerability. The actual exploitative code would depend on the specific software environment and network conditions.

POST /modem/emm/packet/process HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{ "malicious_packet": "crafted_payload_causing_crash" }

Mitigation Guidance

Users are urged to apply the patch MOLY01183647 immediately to mitigate this vulnerability. In case the patch cannot be applied promptly, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can offer temporary protection by detecting and blocking malicious traffic. However, these are temporary solutions, and the patch must be implemented as soon as possible to secure the system effectively.

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Disclaimer:

The information and code presented in this article are provided for educational and defensive cybersecurity purposes only. Any conceptual or pseudocode examples are simplified representations intended to raise awareness and promote secure development and system configuration practices.

Do not use this information to attempt unauthorized access or exploit vulnerabilities on systems that you do not own or have explicit permission to test.

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