CVE-2022-43096 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can gain root access via the UART port on Mediatrix 4102 devices, requiring physical access to exploit.
- 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-2022-43096?
CVE-2022-43096 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Nov 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Mediatrix 4102 before v48.5.2718 allows local attackers to gain root access via the UART port.
Weakness: CWE-1191
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-43096?
It affects 1 product.
Products include M5t Mediatrix 4102s Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43096?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-43096 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-43096 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-43096 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hrv9-f2qw-v2xg.