Oops, Hitachi Did It Again: Buffer Overflow Vulnerability Sparks Energy Sector Concerns!
View CSAF: Hitachi Energy’s Relion series has been hit with the classic buffer overflow bug. This vulnerability could cause devices to reboot, making the Relion series less reliable than a weather forecast. But don’t panic! Mitigations are available to keep your devices from taking an unscheduled nap.
Hot Take:
In a world where “buffer overflow” doesn’t refer to an all-you-can-eat data buffet, Hitachi Energy has found itself in hot water with a vulnerability that could cause their devices to take unplanned naps. Time to hit the energy drink aisle, Hitachi!
Key Points:
- Hitachi Energy’s Relion series is vulnerable to a “classic buffer overflow” bug.
- Exploitation can lead to device reboot and denial-of-service (DoS).
- CVSS scores: 7.1 (v4) and 6.5 (v3), so it’s no picnic.
- Vulnerability impacts global critical infrastructure in the energy sector.
- Mitigations include software updates and strategic network positioning.
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