CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedA buffer overflow vulnerability in open62541 version 1.5.5, specifically when the Local Discovery Server is configured with multicast discovery via the MDNSD backend, allows unauthenticated remote attackers to exploit the system by sending crafted RegisterServer requests with numerous unique discovery URLs. This can lead to a denial of service, impacting the availability of the service. Organizations using this version of open62541 with multicast discovery enabled should prioritize patching to mitigate potential disruptions.
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Original NVD Description
Buffer Overflow vulnerability exists in open62541 1.5.5 when the Local Discovery Server (LDS) is built with multicast discovery enabled through the MDNSD backend. An unauthenticated remote attacker can send a RegisterServer or RegisterServer2 request containing many unique discoveryUrls. This allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.