CVE-2008-7170

GSC build 2067 and earlier relies on the client to enforce administrator privileges, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary administrator commands…

published September 8, 2009

CVSS
—
EPSS
10%
Percentile
95.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty attacker can send a single malicious packet to execute admin commands without permission! This vulnerability in GSC build 2067 and earlier is like giving someone a passkey you never intended to share. 💥 Think of it as a restaurant where the waitstaff can simply shout out orders without even checking with the kitchen. If the chef isn't vigilant, they might whip up a dish no one actually ordered, thanks to those rogue commands! 🍽️ If an attacker gains access through this vulnerability, they could execute any command with administrative privileges — effectively taking control of the system without breaking a sweat. This could lead to devastating consequences, such as data breaches or system manipulation.

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where the waitstaff can simply shout out orders without even checking with the kitchen. If the chef isn't vigilant, they might whip up a dish no one actually ordered, thanks to those rogue commands! 🍽️ CVE-2008-7170 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary administrator commands by sending crafted packets, relying on client-side validation that doesn’t enforce proper authority checks.

What to do

If an attacker gains access through this vulnerability, they could execute any command with administrative privileges — effectively taking control of the system without breaking a sweat. This could lead to devastating consequences, such as data breaches or system manipulation. Upgrade from GSC build 2067 to a later version that addresses these security issues. Always validate commands and maintain strict checks for user privileges to prevent unauthorized access. 🛡️ You've got this! By taking action, you're on your way to securing your systems like a pro! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.09945 · 95.6th percentile
Published
2009-09-08T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 SEP 10:00Z
    GSC build 2067 and earlier relies on the client to enforce administrator privileges, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary administrator commands…
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