Vulnerability identifier: #VU63959

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1517

CWE-ID: CWE-250

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
In Vitro Diagnostic NextSeq 550Dx
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances
In Vitro Diagnostic MiSeq Dx
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances
NextSeq 500 Instrument
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances
NextSeq 550 Instrument
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances
MiSeq Instrument
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances
iSeq 100 Instrument
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances
MiniSeq Instrument
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances
Local Run Manager (LRM)
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Illumina

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application binary has a setuid bit. A remote attacker can run the affected binary and execute arbitrary code on the system with root privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

In Vitro Diagnostic NextSeq 550Dx: All versions

In Vitro Diagnostic MiSeq Dx: All versions

NextSeq 500 Instrument: All versions

NextSeq 550 Instrument: All versions

MiSeq Instrument: All versions

iSeq 100 Instrument: All versions

MiniSeq Instrument: All versions

Local Run Manager (LRM): 1.3 - 3.1

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External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-22-153-02

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Q & A

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.