📄 Description (English)
A security flaw has been discovered in UTT HiPER 1250GW up to 3.2.7-210907-180535. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /goform/formRemoteControl. The manipulation of the argument Profile results in stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.
🤖 AI Executive Summary
A critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in UTT HiPER 1250GW devices (versions up to 3.2.7-210907-180535) affecting the remote control functionality. The flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating the Profile parameter in /goform/formRemoteControl. With a CVSS score of 8.8 and public exploit availability, this poses an immediate threat to organizations using these gateway devices, particularly in Saudi Arabia's telecommunications and enterprise network infrastructure.
📄 Description (Arabic)
🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 23, 2026 18:07
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability poses significant risk to Saudi telecommunications operators (STC, Mobily, Zain) and enterprise networks using UTT HiPER 1250GW as gateway devices. Government agencies (NCA, CITC) managing critical network infrastructure are at high risk. Banking sector (SAMA-regulated institutions) could face service disruption if these devices are deployed in network perimeters. Energy sector (ARAMCO, utilities) using these gateways for SCADA/industrial network access faces potential operational technology compromise. Healthcare institutions relying on these devices for network segmentation could experience patient data exposure.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Telecommunications (STC, Mobily, Zain)
Government (NCA, CITC)
Banking (SAMA-regulated institutions)
Energy (ARAMCO, utilities)
Healthcare
Enterprise Networks
🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
8.9
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify and inventory all UTT HiPER 1250GW devices in your network using network scanning tools
2. Isolate affected devices from untrusted networks or place behind additional firewall rules
3. Disable remote management features if not operationally critical
4. Implement network segmentation to restrict access to /goform/formRemoteControl endpoint
PATCHING GUIDANCE:
1. Contact UTT vendor immediately for firmware updates beyond version 3.2.7-210907-180535
2. Monitor vendor security advisories for patch availability
3. Establish a patching timeline with vendor support
COMPENSATING CONTROLS (until patch available):
1. Implement WAF rules to block requests to /goform/formRemoteControl with suspicious Profile parameters
2. Restrict administrative access to device management interfaces via IP whitelisting
3. Deploy IDS/IPS signatures to detect buffer overflow attempts
4. Monitor device logs for unusual remote control requests
5. Implement network-level access controls limiting device accessibility
DETECTION RULES:
1. Alert on POST requests to /goform/formRemoteControl with Profile parameter exceeding 256 bytes
2. Monitor for stack traces or device crashes following remote control requests
3. Track failed authentication attempts to device management interfaces
4. Flag unusual process execution on affected devices
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد وحصر جميع أجهزة UTT HiPER 1250GW في شبكتك باستخدام أدوات المسح
2. عزل الأجهزة المتأثرة عن الشبكات غير الموثوقة أو وضعها خلف قواعد جدار حماية إضافية
3. تعطيل ميزات الإدارة عن بعد إذا لم تكن حرجة تشغيلياً
4. تنفيذ تقسيم الشبكة لتقييد الوصول إلى نقطة نهاية /goform/formRemoteControl
إرشادات التصحيح:
1. الاتصال بمورد UTT فوراً للحصول على تحديثات البرامج الثابتة بعد الإصدار 3.2.7-210907-180535
2. مراقبة تنبيهات أمان المورد لتوفر التصحيحات
3. وضع جدول زمني للتصحيح مع دعم المورد
الضوابط البديلة (حتى توفر التصحيح):
1. تنفيذ قواعد WAF لحجب الطلبات إلى /goform/formRemoteControl بمعاملات Profile مريبة
2. تقييد الوصول الإداري إلى واجهات إدارة الجهاز عبر قائمة بيضاء للعناوين
3. نشر توقيعات IDS/IPS للكشف عن محاولات تجاوز المخزن المؤقت
4. مراقبة سجلات الجهاز للطلبات غير العادية للتحكم عن بعد
5. تنفيذ ضوابط الوصول على مستوى الشبكة لتحديد إمكانية الوصول إلى الجهاز
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.5.1.1 - Network access control and boundary protection
ECC 2024 A.8.1.1 - User endpoint devices security
ECC 2024 A.8.2.1 - Privileged access management
ECC 2024 A.8.3.1 - Information access restriction
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.BE-1 - Asset management and inventory
SAMA CSF PR.AC-1 - Access control policy and procedures
SAMA CSF PR.DS-2 - Data security and protection
SAMA CSF DE.CM-1 - Detection and monitoring
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.5.15 - Supplier relationships
ISO 27001:2022 A.8.1 - User endpoint devices
ISO 27001:2022 A.8.2 - Privileged access rights
ISO 27001:2022 A.8.3 - Information access restriction
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
PCI DSS 1.1 - Firewall configuration standards
PCI DSS 2.1 - Default security parameters
PCI DSS 6.2 - Security patches and updates