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CVE-2024-12832

6.3 · MEDIUM
Published Dec 20, 2024 arista CWE-89 EPSS 0.48% (40th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2024-12832 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting arista ng_firewall. It was published on December 20, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

Arista NG Firewall ReportEntry SQL Injection Arbitrary File Read and Write Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files and disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Arista NG Firewall. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the ReportEntry class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the www-data user. Was ZDI-CAN-24325.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from arista. Update ng_firewall to the latest patched version. 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.

Affected Products

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-12832?

CVE-2024-12832 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting arista ng_firewall. It was published on December 20, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-12832?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-12832?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from arista. Update ng_firewall to the latest patched version. 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-12832?

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