Path traversal in Samsung MagicINFO 9 Server

1) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU96085

Risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-7399

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within the getFileFromMultipartFile method. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system, leading to arbitrary code execution.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MagicINFO 9 Server: before 21.1050

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:samsung:magicinfo_9_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://security.samsungtv.com/securityUpdates
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1128/

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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.