Command Injection Vulnerability in Arista NG Firewall
CVE-2024-12829

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Arista Networks

Status
Ng Firewall
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 December 2024

What is CVE-2024-12829?

CVE-2024-12829 identifies a command injection vulnerability within the Arista NG Firewall's ExecManagerImpl class. This security flaw allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges by exploiting insufficient validation of user-supplied input in system calls. Given the critical nature of this vulnerability, timely updates and patches are essential to prevent potential exploitation by malicious actors. For detailed information on the vulnerability, refer to the ZDI advisory ZDI-24-1717.

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1717/

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

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CVE-2024-12829 : Command Injection Vulnerability in Arista NG Firewall