Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU27872

#VU27872 Incorrect Privilege Assignment in Intelligent Power Manager - CVE-2020-6652

Published: May 13, 2020

Vulnerability identifier: #VU27872

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 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-2020-6652

CWE-ID: CWE-266

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Intelligent Power Manager

Software vendor:
Eaton

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect privilege assignment within the mc2 binary. A local user can send specially crafted requests, upload the system configuration files and manipulate the system configurations.

Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

External links

https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-bulletins/eaton-vulnerability-advisory-intelligent-power-manager-v1-1.pdf
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-650/