CVE-2018-17538

Axon (formerly TASER International) Evidence Sync 3.15.89 is vulnerable to process injection

published September 26, 2018

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
84.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A sneaky process injection vulnerability lurks in Axon Evidence Sync 3.15.89, like a mischievous raccoon rummaging through your trash โ€” it might not seem serious, but it could cause quite the mess! Think of process injection as a delivery person who slips unauthorized packages into your secure office, bypassing all protocols. Once in, these packages could be just what an attacker needs to wreak havoc on your system! If exploited, an attacker could potentially manipulate running processes within Evidence Sync, leading to unauthorized access or data corruption. While there's no known exploitation yet, the risk remains concerning, especially since it could compromise sensitive evidence management workflows. ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Put simply

Think of process injection as a delivery person who slips unauthorized packages into your secure office, bypassing all protocols. Once in, these packages could be just what an attacker needs to wreak havoc on your system! This vulnerability allows an attacker to inject harmful code into running processes, potentially altering the execution flow and compromising system integrity. Though the vendor downplays its severity, the possibility of abuse shouldn't be overlooked.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could potentially manipulate running processes within Evidence Sync, leading to unauthorized access or data corruption. While there's no known exploitation yet, the risk remains concerning, especially since it could compromise sensitive evidence management workflows. ๐Ÿ”ฅ To protect against this vulnerability, ensure you are running the latest version of Evidence Sync and monitor for any patches from Axon. Consider reviewing your application security policies to guard against process injection techniques. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Don't sweat it! With a proactive approach, you can keep your evidence secure and your system protected. You've got this! ๐Ÿ’ชโœจ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02464 ยท 84.2th percentile
Published
2018-09-26T08:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 SEP 08:00Z
    Axon (formerly TASER International) Evidence Sync 3.15.89 is vulnerable to process injection
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