CVE-2024-12831

Arista NG Firewall uvm_login Incorrect Authorization Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

Arista NG Firewall uvm_login Incorrect Authorization Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Arista NG Firewall. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the uvm_login module. The issue results from incorrect authorization. An attacker can leverage this to escalate privileges to resources normally protected from the user. Was ZDI-CAN-24324.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 0.01%
Third-Party Advisory zerodayinitiative.com
Affected: Arista NG Firewall
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12831?
CVE-2024-12831 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-12831?
To fix CVE-2024-12831, 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-2024-12831 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-12831 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-2024-12831?
CVE-2024-12831 affects Arista NG Firewall.
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