Protect Your Industrial Control Systems from Critical Exploits

In an era where industrial control systems (ICS) are increasingly interconnected, the risk of cyber exploits has never been greater. One such threat is CVE-2020-8597, a 9.8 critical buffer overflow vulnerability in the Point-to-Point Protocol Daemon (PPPD). This flaw, though discovered just four years ago, actually existed for 17 years before it was identified. Despite its age, it continues to jeopardize a wide range of ICS devices and other Linux-based systems, leaving them exposed to remote code execution attacks.

At RunSafe Security, we understand the importance of protecting these vital systems. Our advanced security solutions are designed to prevent such vulnerabilities from being exploited. In this live demonstration, we take a real-world approach by using a BeagleBone Black device as a stand-in for actual industrial control hardware. You’ll see a side-by-side comparison of an unprotected system—vulnerable to a successful exploit—and a system fortified with RunSafe’s protections.

The results are clear: while an unprotected system allows an attacker to gain control and execute malicious code, our protected system effectively thwarts the exploit, preventing the adversary from achieving their objective. Whether it’s creating unauthorized files, modifying sensor data, or altering device calibrations, the potential for damage in unprotected systems is immense. RunSafe’s technology provides a robust defense, ensuring that your control systems remain secure against even the most persistent threats.