CVE-2021-28194
MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 1.81%
Last modified
CVE-2021-28194 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. The specific function in ASUS BMC’s firmware Web management page (Remote image configuration setting) does not verify the string length entered by users, resulting in a Buffer overflow vulnerability. As obtaining the privileged permission, remote attackers use the leakage to abnormally terminate the Web service.. EPSS estimates a 1.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The specific function in ASUS BMC’s firmware Web management page (Remote image configuration setting) does not verify the string length entered by users, resulting in a Buffer overflow vulnerability. As obtaining the privileged permission, remote attackers use the leakage to abnormally terminate the Web service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Asus | Asmb9-Ikvm Firmware | 1.11.12 |
| Asus | Rs720a-E9-Rs24-E Firmware | 1.10.3 |
| Asus | Rs700a-E9-Rs4 Firmware | 1.10.0 |
| Asus | Rs700-E9-Rs4 Firmware | 1.09 |
| Asus | Esc4000 G4x Firmware | 1.11.6 |
| Asus | Rs700-E9-Rs12 Firmware | 1.11.5 |
| Asus | Rs100-E10-Pi2 Firmware | 1.13.6 |
| Asus | Rs300-E10-Ps4 Firmware | 1.13.6 |
| Asus | Rs300-E10-Rs4 Firmware | 1.13.6 |
| Asus | Rs500a-E9-Ps4 Firmware | 1.14.1 |
| Asus | Rs500a-E9-Rs4 Firmware | 1.14.1 |
| Asus | Rs500a-E9 Rs4 U Firmware | 1.14.1 |
| Asus | E700 G4 Firmware | 1.14.1 |
| Asus | Ws C422 Pro\/Se Firmware | 1.14.1 |
| Asus | Ws X299 Pro\/Se Firmware | 1.14.1 |
| Asus | Z11pa-U12 Firmware | 1.15.1 |
| Asus | Z11pa-U12\/10g-2s Firmware | 1.15.1 |
| Asus | Knpa-U16 Firmware | 1.13.4 |
| Asus | Esc4000 Dhd G4 Firmware | 1.13.7 |
| Asus | Esc4000 G4 Firmware | 1.15.2 |
| Asus | Rs720q-E9-Rs24-S Firmware | 1.15.0 |
| Asus | Rs720q-E9-Rs8 Firmware | 1.15.0 |
| Asus | Rs720q-E9-Rs8-S Firmware | 1.15.0 |
| Asus | Z11pa-D8 Firmware | 1.14.1 |
| Asus | Z11pa-D8c Firmware | 1.14.1 |
| Asus | Rs720-E9-Rs24-U Firmware | 1.14.3 |
| Asus | Rs720-E9-Rs8-G Firmware | 1.15.2 |
| Asus | Rs500-E9-Ps4 Firmware | 1.15.4 |
| Asus | Pro E800 G4 Firmware | 1.14.2 |
| Asus | Rs500-E9-Rs4 Firmware | 1.15.4 |
| Asus | Rs500-E9-Rs4-U Firmware | 1.15.4 |
| Asus | Rs520-E9-Rs12-E Firmware | 1.15.3 |
| Asus | Rs520-E9-Rs8 Firmware | 1.15.3 |
| Asus | Esc8000 G4 Firmware | 1.15.4 |
| Asus | Esc8000 G4\/10g Firmware | 1.15.4 |
| Asus | Rs720-E9-Rs12-E Firmware | 1.15.2 |
| Asus | Ws C621e Sage Firmware | 1.15.1 |
| Asus | Rs500a-E10-Ps4 Firmware | 1.15.2 |
| Asus | Rs500a-E10-Rs4 Firmware | 1.15.2 |
| Asus | Rs700a-E9-Rs12v2 Firmware | 1.15.1 |
| Asus | Rs700a-E9-Rs4v2 Firmware | 1.15.1 |
| Asus | Rs720a-E9-Rs12v2 Firmware | 1.15.2 |
| Asus | Rs720a-E9-Rs24v2 Firmware | 1.15.1 |
| Asus | Z11pr-D16 Firmware | 1.15.3 |
References
- https://www.asus.com/content/ASUS-Product-Security-Advisory/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.asus.com/tw/support/callus/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-4564-7ef3d-1.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.asus.com/content/ASUS-Product-Security-Advisory/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.asus.com/tw/support/callus/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-4564-7ef3d-1.htmlThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-28194?
The specific function in ASUS BMC’s firmware Web management page (Remote image configuration setting) does not verify the string length entered by users, resulting in a Buffer overflow vulnerability. As obtaining the privileged permission, remote attackers use the leakage to abnormally terminate the Web service.
How severe is CVE-2021-28194?
CVE-2021-28194 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28194?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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