Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Crestron AirMedia for Windows Software
CVE-2022-40298

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Crestron

Status
Airmedia
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 September 2022

What is CVE-2022-40298?

Crestron AirMedia for Windows prior to version 5.5.1.84 is susceptible to a privilege escalation vulnerability due to insecure inherited permissions. This flaw allows low privileged users to initiate system repairs, potentially granting them access to a SYSTEM level shell. As a result, unauthorized access can lead to significant security risks within affected systems, emphasizing the need for timely updates and remediation.

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References

https://www.crestron.com/Security/Security_Advisories
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https://www.crestron.com/release_notes/airmedia_windows_i...
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CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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