Vulnerability identifier: #VU59329

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-21906

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Garrett Metal Detectors iC Module CMA
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances

Vendor: Garrett Metal Detectors

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the "checkPassword" CMA readfile function. A remote administrator can use a specially crafted file, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Garrett Metal Detectors iC Module CMA: 5.0

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External links
http://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1357

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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