Path traversal in Garrett Metal Detectors iC Module CMA - CVE-2021-21904
Published: December 22, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU59088
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-21904
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Garrett Metal Detectors
Affected software:
Garrett Metal Detectors iC Module CMA
Garrett Metal Detectors iC Module CMA
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing CLI setenv command arguments. A local user can run a specially crafted command to overwrite arbitrary files on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to escalate privileges on the system.
How to mitigate CVE-2021-21904
Install update from vendor's website.