CVE-2024-12831 — HIGH (7.8)

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.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/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
Arista	Ng Firewall	17.1.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-863

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1720/Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-12831?

CVE-2024-12831 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Arista NG Firewall uvm_login Incorrect Authorization Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Arista NG Firewal...

How severe is CVE-2024-12831?

CVE-2024-12831 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-2024-12831?

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