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CVE-2021-33535: In Weidmueller Industrial WLAN devices in multiple versions an exploitable format string vulnerability exists in the iw_console conio_writestr functionality. A specially crafted time server entry c...

CVE-2021-33535 · published 5 years ago
Summary

In Weidmueller Industrial WLAN devices in multiple versions an exploitable format string vulnerability exists in the iw_console conio_writestr functionality. A specially crafted time server entry can cause an overflow of the time server buffer, resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can sen...

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Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
weidmueller ie-wl-bl-ap-cl-eu_firmware <= 1.16.18
<= 1.11.10
cpe:2.3:o:weidmueller:ie-wl-bl-ap-cl-eu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
weidmueller ie-wlt-bl-ap-cl-eu_firmware <= 1.16.18
<= 1.11.10
cpe:2.3:o:weidmueller:ie-wlt-bl-ap-cl-eu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
weidmueller ie-wl-bl-ap-cl-us_firmware <= 1.16.18
<= 1.11.10
cpe:2.3:o:weidmueller:ie-wl-bl-ap-cl-us_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
weidmueller ie-wlt-bl-ap-cl-us_firmware <= 1.16.18
<= 1.11.10
cpe:2.3:o:weidmueller:ie-wlt-bl-ap-cl-us_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
weidmueller ie-wl-vl-ap-br-cl-eu_firmware <= 1.16.18
<= 1.11.10
cpe:2.3:o:weidmueller:ie-wl-vl-ap-br-cl-eu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
weidmueller ie-wlt-vl-ap-br-cl-eu_firmware <= 1.16.18
<= 1.11.10
cpe:2.3:o:weidmueller:ie-wlt-vl-ap-br-cl-eu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
weidmueller ie-wl-vl-ap-br-cl-us_firmware <= 1.16.18
<= 1.11.10
cpe:2.3:o:weidmueller:ie-wl-vl-ap-br-cl-us_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
weidmueller ie-wlt-vl-ap-br-cl-us_firmware <= 1.16.18
<= 1.11.10
cpe:2.3:o:weidmueller:ie-wlt-vl-ap-br-cl-us_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
In Weidmueller Industrial WLAN devices in multiple versions an exploitable format string vulnerability exists in the iw_console conio_writestr functionality. A specially crafted time server entry c...
In Weidmueller Industrial WLAN devices in multiple versions an exploitable format string vulnerability exists in the iw_console conio_writestr functionality. A specially crafted time server entry can cause an overflow of the time server buffer, resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can send commands while authenticated as a low privilege user to trigger this vulnerability.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
8.8 High
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-134Use of Externally-Controlled Format String
Timeline
Published25 Jun 2021
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
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