# CVE-2022-4856: Modbus Tools Modbus Slave mbs File mbslave.exe buffer overflow

- Severity: CVSS 6.3 (Medium), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2022-12-30 · Updated: 2024-08-03

## Affected

- Modbus Tools Modbus Slave: 7.5.0, 7.5.1

## 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.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Modbus Tools Modbus Slave, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- https://vuldb.com/?id.217021
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.217021
- https://github.com/Durian1546/vul/blob/main/webray.com.cn/Modbus%20Slave/Modbus%20Slave%20(version%207.5.1%20and%20earlier)%20mbs%20file%20has%20a%20buffer%20overflow%20vulnerability.md
- https://github.com/Durian1546/vul/blob/main/webray.com.cn/Modbus%20Slave/poc/poc.mbs

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