Vulnerability identifier: #VU50770

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-20075

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
MIDGE
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: RACOM

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in "configd", which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

MIDGE: 4.4.40.105

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External links
http://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-04

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.