CVE-2021-28203 ASUS BMC's firmware: command injection - Web Set Media Image function

High 7.2 Published Updated

Remote attackers with admin privileges can execute arbitrary commands via the Web Set Media Image function in ASUS BMC firmware.

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-2021-28203?

CVE-2021-28203 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in ASUS BMC firmware for ASMB8-iKVM, published on 6 Apr 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Web Set Media Image function in ASUS BMC’s firmware Web management page does not filter the specific parameter. As obtaining the administrator permission, remote attackers can launch command injection to execute command arbitrary.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-28203?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Asus Asmb8-Ikvm Firmware, Asus Z10pe-D16 Ws Firmware, Asus Z10pr-D16 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28203?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-28203 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2021-28203 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-28203 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7rr8-p2fq-c2h8.

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