Vulnerability identifier: #VU17343

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4059

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
coTURN
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: coTURN

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain elevated privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to the default configuration uses an empty password for the local command line administration interface. A remote attacker with access to the local console can escalate privileges to administrator of the coTURN server.

Mitigation
Update to version 4.5.1.0.

Vulnerable software versions

coTURN: 4.0.0.0 - 4.5.0.8

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External links
http://github.com/coturn/coturn/blob/4.5.1.0/ChangeLog

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.