First published: Mon Feb 10 2020(Updated: )
The HTTP API in Prismview System 9 11.10.17.00 and Prismview Player 11 13.09.1100 allows remote code execution by uploading RebootSystem.lnk and requesting /REBOOTSYSTEM or /RESTARTVNC. (Authentication is required but an XML file containing credentials can be downloaded.)
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Samsung Prismview Player 11 | =13.09.1100 | |
Samsung Prismview System 9 | =11.10.17.00 |
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CVE-2019-20451 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
CVE-2019-20451 allows remote code execution by permitting the upload of a malicious file, RebootSystem.lnk, via specific API calls.
CVE-2019-20451 affects Samsung Prismview System 9 version 11.10.17.00 and Prismview Player 11 version 13.09.1100.
Yes, authentication is required to exploit CVE-2019-20451, although credentials can be obtained from a downloadable XML file.
To mitigate CVE-2019-20451, it is recommended to restrict access to the API and ensure software is updated to patched versions.