Input validation error in ZoneMinder.com ZoneMinder

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU42983

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-0232

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

includes/functions.php in ZoneMinder Video Server 1.24.0, 1.25.0, and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) runState parameter in the packageControl function; or (2) key or (3) command parameter in the setDeviceStatusX10 function.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ZoneMinder: 1.24.0 - 1.25.0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder_com:zoneminder:1.24.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder_com:zoneminder:1.24.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder_com:zoneminder:1.24.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=698910
https://itsecuritysolutions.org/2013-01-22-ZoneMinder-Video-Server-arbitrary-command-execution-vulnerability/
https://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2640
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24310
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/01/28/2
https://www.osvdb.org/89529
https://www.zoneminder.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=20771

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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.