CVE-2023-51577 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

Voltronic Power ViewPower setShutdown Exposed Dangerous Method Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Voltronic Power ViewPower. 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 setShutdown method. The issue results from an exposed dangerous method. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-22023.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Voltronicpower	Viewpower	1.04.21353

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-749

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1883/Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1883/Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-51577?

CVE-2023-51577 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Voltronic Power ViewPower setShutdown Exposed Dangerous Method Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of V...

How severe is CVE-2023-51577?

CVE-2023-51577 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-51577?

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