Path traversal in Garrett Metal Detectors iC Module CMA - CVE-2021-21904

 

Path traversal in Garrett Metal Detectors iC Module CMA - CVE-2021-21904

Published: December 22, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU59088
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-21904
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

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.


Affected software

Garrett Metal Detectors iC Module CMA

How to mitigate CVE-2021-21904

Install update from vendor's website.


External References

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