CVE-2023-1399 Deserialization in N6854A Geolocation Server

High 7.8 Published Updated

Untrusted data deserialization in Keysight N6854A Geolocation Server allows remote attackers to escalate privileges and execute code.

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-2023-1399?

CVE-2023-1399 is a high-severity unsafe deserialization vulnerability in Keysight Technologies N6854A Geolocation Server, published on 27 Mar 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

N6854A Geolocation Server versions 2.4.2 are vulnerable to untrusted data deserialization, which may allow a malicious actor to escalate privileges in the affected device’s default configuration and achieve remote code execution.

Weakness: CWE-502

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1399?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Keysight N6854a Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1399?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1399 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.

Is CVE-2023-1399 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1399 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c7p4-qvpp-vjjq.

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