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CVE-2023-41255

8.8 · HIGH

The vulnerability allows an unprivileged user with access to the subnet of the TPC-110W device to gain a root shell on the device itself abusing the lack of authentication of the ‘su’ binary file…

Published Oct 25, 2023CWE-306EPSS 0.42%

Overview

CVE-2023-41255 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 25, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The vulnerability allows an unprivileged user with access to the subnet of the TPC-110W device to gain a root shell on the device itself abusing the lack of authentication

of the ‘su’ binary file installed on the device that can be accessed through the ADB (Android Debug Bridge) protocol exposed on the network.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-41255?

CVE-2023-41255 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 25, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-41255?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-41255?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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