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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2020.2583
Advisory (icsa-20-210-03) HMS Industrial Networks eCatcher
29 July 2020
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: HMS Industrial Networks eCatcher
Publisher: ICS-CERT
Operating System: Network Appliance
Impact/Access: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Remote with User Interaction
Increased Privileges -- Remote with User Interaction
Denial of Service -- Remote with User Interaction
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2020-14498
Original Bulletin:
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-210-03
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ICS Advisory (ICSA-20-210-03)
HMS Industrial Networks eCatcher
Original release date: July 28, 2020
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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
o CVSS v3 9.6
o ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/low skill level to exploit
o Vendor: HMS Industrial Networks AB
o Equipment: eCatcher
o Vulnerability: Stack-based Buffer Overflow
2. RISK EVALUATION
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could crash the device being
accessed. In addition, a buffer overflow condition may allow remote code
execution with highest privileges.
3. TECHNICAL DETAILS
3.1 AFFECTED PRODUCTS
The following versions of eCatcher, a VPN client, are affected:
o All versions prior to 6.5.5
3.2 VULNERABILITY OVERVIEW
3.2.1 STACK-BASED BUFFER OVERFLOW CWE-121
The affected product is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, which may
allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code.
CVE-2020-14498 has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3 base score of
9.6 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is ( AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/
C:H/I:H/A:H ).
3.3 BACKGROUND
o CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS: Critical Manufacturing
o COUNTRIES/AREAS DEPLOYED: Worldwide
o COMPANY HEADQUARTERS LOCATION: Sweden
3.4 RESEARCHER
Sharon Brizinov of Claroty reported this vulnerability to CISA.
4. MITIGATIONS
HMS recommends users update eCatcher to Version 6.5.5 or later .
For more information, see the HMS advisory .
CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of
exploitation of this vulnerability. Specifically, users should:
o Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems,
and ensure that they are not accessible from the Internet .
o Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls, and
isolate them from the business network.
CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk
assessment prior to deploying defensive measures.
CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices
on the ICS webpage on us-cert.gov . Several recommended practices are available
for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems
Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies .
Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available
on the ICS webpage on us-cert.gov in the Technical Information Paper,
ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation
Strategies .
Organizations observing any suspected malicious activity should follow their
established internal procedures and report their findings to CISA for tracking
and correlation against other incidents.
No known public exploits specifically target this vulnerability.
For any questions related to this report, please contact the CISA at:
Email: CISAservicedesk@cisa.dhs.gov
Toll Free: 1-888-282-0870
CISA continuously strives to improve its products and services. You can help by
choosing one of the links below to provide feedback about this product.
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