CVE-2024-38279

Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in Motorola Solutions Vigilant Fixed LPR Coms Box (BCAV1F2-C600)

Description

The affected product is vulnerable to an attacker modifying the bootloader by using custom arguments to bypass authentication and gain access to the file system and obtain password hashes.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Motorola Solutions recommends the following for each identified vulnerability: CVE-2024-38279: * Use secure boot implementation with an edit-resistant GRUB partition. * Additional mitigation consists in limiting the physical access to the device by following the best practices for device mounting. Edit-resistant grub partition has been remediated for all vulnerable systems. Motorola Solutions will release a secure boot implementation in Fall 2024. All customers will receive the update through OTA (over the air) mechanisms. No further actions are required by customers.

Categories

5.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Third-Party Advisory cisa.gov
Affected: Motorola Solutions Vigilant Fixed LPR Coms Box (BCAV1F2-C600)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-165-19 government resource third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38279?
CVE-2024-38279 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-38279?
To fix CVE-2024-38279: Motorola Solutions recommends the following for each identified vulnerability: CVE-2024-38279: * Use secure boot implementation with an edit-resistant GRUB partition. * Additional mitigation consists in limiting the physical access to the device by following the best practices for device mounting. Edit-resistant grub partition has been remediated for all vulnerable systems. Motorola Solutions will release a secure boot implementation in Fall 2024. All customers will receive the update through OTA (over the air) mechanisms. No further actions are required by customers.
Is CVE-2024-38279 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-38279 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-2024-38279?
CVE-2024-38279 affects Motorola Solutions Vigilant Fixed LPR Coms Box (BCAV1F2-C600).
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