CVE-2024-11946

iXsystems TrueNAS CORE fetch_plugin_packagesites tar Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information Vulnerability

Description

iXsystems TrueNAS CORE fetch_plugin_packagesites tar Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to tamper with firmware update files on affected installations of iXsystems TrueNAS devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of firmware updates. The issue results from the use of an insecure protocol to deliver updates. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-25668.

Category

3.1
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 0.01%
Vendor Advisory truenas.com
Affected: iXsystems TrueNAS CORE
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1644/
https://www.truenas.com/docs/core/13.0/gettingstarted/corereleasenotes/#130-u63 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-11946?
CVE-2024-11946 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-11946?
To fix CVE-2024-11946, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-11946 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-11946 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-11946?
CVE-2024-11946 affects iXsystems TrueNAS CORE.
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