CVE-2017-3222 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

Hard-coded credentials in AmosConnect 8 allow remote attackers to gain full administrative privileges, including the ability to execute commands on the Microsoft Windows host platform with SYSTEM privileges by abusing AmosConnect Task Manager.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Inmarsat	Amosconnect	8.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-798

References

http://www.inmarsat.com/news/inmarsat-response-to-ioactive-claims/Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99899Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://twitter.com/mkolsek/status/923988845783322625Third Party Advisory
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/586501Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
http://www.inmarsat.com/news/inmarsat-response-to-ioactive-claims/Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99899Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://twitter.com/mkolsek/status/923988845783322625Third Party Advisory
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/586501Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-3222?

CVE-2017-3222 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Hard-coded credentials in AmosConnect 8 allow remote attackers to gain full administrative privileges, including the ability to execute commands on the Microsoft Windows host platform with SYSTEM priv...

How severe is CVE-2017-3222?

CVE-2017-3222 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-3222?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Inmarsat Amosconnect.