CVE-2019-1020011 Security feature bypass in SmokeDetector

Critical 9.0 Published Updated

SmokeDetector automatically deploys updates without server operator authority, bypassing intended administrative controls over deployment processes.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-1020011?

CVE-2019-1020011 is a critical vulnerability in SmokeDetector, published on 29 Jul 2019. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SmokeDetector intentionally does automatic deployments of updated copies of SmokeDetector without server operator authority.

Weakness: CWE-669

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-1020011?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Charcoal-Se Smokedetector.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1020011?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-1020011 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-1020011 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-1020011 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2p4w-vvgf-h24f.

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