CVE-2018-5553: Crestron DGE-100 Console Command Injection (FIXED)

Published Jul 10, 2018
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Updated

The Crestron Console service running on DGE-100, DM-DGE-200-C, and TS-1542-C devices with default configuration and running firmware versions 1.3384.00049.001 and lower are vulnerable to command injection that can be used to gain root-level access.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Crestron Dge-100 Firmware<=1.3384.00049.001
Crestron DGE-100
Crestron Dm-dge-200-c Firmware<=1.3384.00049.001
Crestron DM-DGE-200-C
Crestron Ts-1542-c Firmware<=1.3384.00049.001
Crestron TS-1542-C
All of the following
Crestron Dge-100 Firmware<=1.3384.00049.001
Crestron DGE-100
All of the following
Crestron Dm-dge-200-c Firmware<=1.3384.00049.001
Crestron DM-DGE-200-C
All of the following
Crestron Ts-1542-c Firmware<=1.3384.00049.001
Crestron TS-1542-C

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Crestron DGE-100 Console service (DGE-100, DM-DGE-200-C, TS-1542-C) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.3384.00059.001

Event History

Jul 10, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-5553.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-5553?

The severity of CVE-2018-5553 is critical with a score of 9.8.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-5553?

Devices running Crestron Console service DGE-100, DM-DGE-200-C, and TS-1542-C with firmware versions 1.3384.00049.001 and lower are affected.

4

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited through command injection to gain root-level access.

5

Are there any fixes or patches available for this vulnerability?

Yes, fixes for CVE-2018-5553 are available. Please refer to the references for more details.

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