CVE-2019-9534 The Cobham EXPLORER 710, firmware version 1.07, does not validate its firmware image

High 7.8 Published 10 Oct 2019 Updated 17 Sep 2024

An unauthenticated local attacker can upload malicious firmware via exposed development scripts to execute code, intercept traffic, or cause denial of service.

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-2019-9534?

CVE-2019-9534 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cobham plc Explorer 710, published on 10 Oct 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Cobham EXPLORER 710, firmware version 1.07, does not validate its firmware image. Development scripts left in the firmware can be used to upload a custom firmware image that the device runs. This could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker to upload their own firmware that could be used to intercept or modify traffic, spoof or intercept GPS traffic, exfiltrate private data, hide a backdoor, or cause a denial-of-service.

Weakness: CWE-494

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-9534?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cobham Explorer 710 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9534?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-9534 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-9534 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-9534 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-367v-cj33-9229.