Privilege escalation in Cellebrite UFED

1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU27969

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 9.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12798

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software implements local operating system policies that can be circumvented to obtain a command prompt via the Windows file dialog that is reachable via the Certificate-Based Authentication option of the Wireless Network Connection screen. A remote attacker can gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

UFED Ultimate: 5.0 - 7.5.0.845

External links

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157715/Cellebrite-UFED-7.5.0.845-Desktop-Escape-Privilege-Escalation.html
http://github.com/thatguylevel
http://korelogic.com/advisories.html
http://korelogic.com/Resources/Advisories/KL-001-2020-002.txt
http://twitter.com/thatguylevel

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.