CVE-2022-4856

Modbus Tools Modbus Slave mbs File mbslave.exe buffer overflow

HIGH
7.8
CVSS Score
Published: December 30, 2022 at 09:02 AM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 05:22 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorModbus Slave

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Severity
HIGH7.8
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.6%

Description

A vulnerability has been found in Modbus Tools Modbus Slave up to 7.5.1 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file mbslave.exe of the component mbs File Handler. The manipulation leads to buffer overflow. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-217021 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Remediation

No guide yet

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CVSS

Attack Vector
LOCAL
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-120

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