Vulnerability identifier: #VU61366
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
pfsense
Server applications /
IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers
pfSense Plus
Server applications /
IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers
Vendor: Rubicon Communications
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in services_ntpd_gps.php. A remote administrator can rewrite existing files on the file system and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
pfsense: 1.0.x - 2.5.2
External links
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN87751554/index.html
http://docs.netgate.com/downloads/pfSense-SA-22_01.webgui.asc
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.