CVE-2019-12264 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.1 Published Updated

Incorrect access control in the VxWorks DHCP client allows attackers to bypass security restrictions and potentially escalate privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-12264?

CVE-2019-12264 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Aug 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Wind River VxWorks 6.6, 6.7, 6.8, 6.9.3, 6.9.4, and Vx7 has Incorrect Access Control in IPv4 assignment by the ipdhcpc DHCP client component.

Weakness: CWE-88

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-12264?

It affects 7 products.

Products include Belden Garrettcom Magnum Dx940e Firmware, Belden Hirschmann Hios, Siemens Ruggedcom Win7000 Firmware, Siemens Ruggedcom Win7018 Firmware, Siemens Ruggedcom Win7025 Firmware, Siemens Ruggedcom Win7200 Firmware and 1 more.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12264?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-12264 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2019-12264 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-12264 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7975-fjpp-fmh7.

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