CVE-2024-12830 — HIGH (7.3)

Vulnerability Description

Arista NG Firewall custom_handler Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Arista NG Firewall. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the custom_handler method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the www-data user. Was ZDI-CAN-24019.

CVSS Score

7.3

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Arista	Ng Firewall	17.1.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1718/Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-12830?

CVE-2024-12830 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). Arista NG Firewall custom_handler Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Arista NG F...

How severe is CVE-2024-12830?

CVE-2024-12830 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-12830?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Arista Ng Firewall.