#VU21505 Download of code without integrity check in Zingbox Inspector - CVE-2019-15020

Vulnerability identifier: #VU21505

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-15020

CWE-ID: CWE-494

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Zingbox Inspector
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system

The vulnerability exists due to software does not perform software integrity check when downloading updates. A remote attacker with ability to perform man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack can supply a malicious software image and gain full control over the affected system after a successful software update.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Zingbox Inspector: 1.280 - 1.293

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External links
https://securityadvisories.paloaltonetworks.com/Home/Detail/185

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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 local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.