Local Privilege Escalation in Honeywell Intermec Industrial Printers
CVE-2017-5671

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Honeywell

Status
Intermec Pc23 Firmware
Intermec Pc42 Firmware
Intermec Pc43 Firmware
Intermec Pd43 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 March 2017

What is CVE-2017-5671?

Honeywell Intermec PM23, PM42, PM43, PC23, PC43, PD43, and PC42 industrial printers prior to version 10.11.013310 and 10.12.x versions prior to 10.12.013309 contain a vulnerability where the /usr/bin/lua script is installed with setuid permissions to the itadmin account. This misconfiguration allows local users to perform a BusyBox jailbreak attack, enabling them to gain root privileges by manipulating the /etc/shadow file. Such access could lead to unauthorized control over the printer's operations and data.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41754/
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http://apps.intermec.com/downloads/eps_download/Firmware%...
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https://akerva.com/blog/intermec-industrial-printers-loca...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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