Vulnerability identifier: #VU52838
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
ArcGIS Earth
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
Vendor: ESRI
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error within the parsing of KMZ files. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and create arbitrary files on the system.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
ArcGIS Earth: 1.11.0
External links
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-505/
https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/arcgis-earth/administration/arcgis-earth-security-update/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.