Potential user privilege escalation
CVE-2023-3712

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Honeywell

Vendor
CVE Published:
12 September 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2023-3712?

A vulnerability in Honeywell PM43 printers allows unauthorized access to files and directories that should be protected. This weakness can lead to privilege escalation, permitting external entities to exploit the affected printer models. Specifically, the issue impacts PM43 firmware versions prior to P10.19.050004. Users are urged to update their devices to the latest firmware (version MR19.5) to mitigate potential security risks.

Affected Version(s)

PC23/43, PD43 32 bit 0

PD45, PX240 32 bit 0

PM23/43 32 bit 0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

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