CVE-2019-12532 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Authenticated local users can escalate privileges or disclose information due to improper access control in Insyde software tools.

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

What is CVE-2019-12532?

CVE-2019-12532 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Aug 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper access control in the Insyde software tools may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege, or information disclosure via local access. This is a software vulnerability, not a firmware issue. Affected tools include: H2OFFT version 3.02~5.28, 100.00.00.00~100.00.08.23 and 200.00.00.01~200.00.00.05, H2OOAE before version 200.00.00.02, H2OSDE before version 200.00.00.07, H2OUVE before version 200.00.02.02, H2OPCM before version 100.00.06.00, H2OELV before version 100.00.02.08.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-12532?

It affects 6 products.

Products include Insyde H2oelv, Insyde H2offt, Insyde H2ooae, Insyde H2opcm, Insyde H2osde, Insyde H2ouve.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12532?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-12532 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-2019-12532 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-12532 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-phmm-3v73-943g.

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