#VU14301 Command injection in Crestron Electronics products - CVE-2018-11229

Vulnerability identifier: #VU14301

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-11229

CWE-ID: CWE-77

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
TSW-560-NC
Hardware solutions / Firmware
TSW-760-NC
Hardware solutions / Firmware
TSW-1060-NC
Hardware solutions / Firmware
TSW-560
Hardware solutions / Firmware
TSW-760
Hardware solutions / Firmware
TSW-1060
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Crestron Electronics

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to command injection in Crestron Toolbox Protocol (CTP). A remote unauthenticated attacker can submit a specially crafted input and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

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

Mitigation
Update the affected software to version 2.001.0037.001.

Vulnerable software versions

TSW-560-NC: before 2.001.0037.001

TSW-760-NC: before 2.001.0037.001

TSW-1060-NC: before 2.001.0037.001

TSW-560: before 2.001.0037.001

TSW-760: before 2.001.0037.001

TSW-1060: before 2.001.0037.001

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External links
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-221-01

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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.