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CVE-2024-4163

8.0 · HIGH

The Skylab IGX IIoT Gateway allowed users to connect to it via a limited shell terminal (IGX).

Published Apr 26, 2024CWE-862EPSS 0.38%

Overview

CVE-2024-4163 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 26, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.0, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Skylab IGX IIoT Gateway allowed users to connect to it via a limited shell terminal (IGX). However, it was discovered that the process was running under root privileges. This allowed the attacker to read, write, and modify any file in the operating system by utilizing the limited shell file exec and download functions. By replacing the /etc/passwd file with a new root user entry, the attacker was able to breakout from the limited shell and login to a unrestricted shell with root access. With the root access, the attacker will be able take full control of the IIoT Gateway.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refgovtech-csg.github.io/security-advisories/2024/04/25/CVE-2024-4163.htmlRefgovtech-csg.github.io/security-advisories/2024/04/25/CVE-2024-4163.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-4163?

CVE-2024-4163 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 26, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-4163?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.0, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-4163?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-4163?

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