CVE-2018-7364CWE-284

All versions up to ZXINOS-RESV1.01.43 of the ZTE ZXIN10 product European region are impacted by improper access control vulnerability

High · published December 7, 2018

CVSS v3.0
8.3
EPSS
10%
Percentile
95.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky access control flaw could give bad actors the keys to your kingdom! 🚪💥 Think of it like a restaurant with an unlocked kitchen door. Anyone can waltz in, grab the chef's knives, and start cooking up trouble without anyone noticing! An attacker could execute arbitrary code with root privileges, potentially taking full control of your system. This means they could steal sensitive data, modify configurations, or even bring your operations to a screeching halt—absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant with an unlocked kitchen door. Anyone can waltz in, grab the chef's knives, and start cooking up trouble without anyone noticing! This vulnerability is rooted in improper access control of the devcomm process, allowing unauthorized remote attackers to exploit it and run malicious code as an admin.

What to do

An attacker could execute arbitrary code with root privileges, potentially taking full control of your system. This means they could steal sensitive data, modify configurations, or even bring your operations to a screeching halt—absolutely devastating! To protect your systems, patch immediately to version ZXINOS-RESV1.01.43 or later. Additionally, ensure strict access controls are in place to prevent unauthorized access to critical processes. Regular audits can help maintain security standards. You’ve got this! By following these steps, you're on your way to securing your systems and becoming a security hero! 🦸‍♂️🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
8.3 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.10294 · 95.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-284 · Improper Access Control
Published
2018-12-07T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 DEC 00:00Z
    All versions up to ZXINOS-RESV1.01.43 of the ZTE ZXIN10 product European region are impacted by improper access control vulnerability
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