CVE-2020-7240: OS Command Injection

Published Jan 20, 2020
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Updated

DISPUTED Meinberg Lantime M300 and M1000 devices allow attackers (with privileges to configure a device) to execute arbitrary OS commands by editing the /config/netconf.cmd script (aka Extended Network Configuration). Note: According to the description, the vulnerability requires a fully authenticated super-user account using a webUI function that allows super users to edit a script supposed to execute OS commands. The given weakness enumeration (CWE-78) is not applicable in this case as it refers to abusing functions/input fields not supposed to be accepting OS commands by using 'Special Elements.'

Affected Software

8 affected components
Meinbergglobal Lantime M300 Firmware
Meinbergglobal Lantime M300
Meinbergglobal Lantime M1000 Firmware
Meinbergglobal Lantime M1000
All of the following
Meinbergglobal Lantime M300
Meinbergglobal Lantime M300 Firmware
All of the following
Meinbergglobal Lantime M1000
Meinbergglobal Lantime M1000 Firmware

Event History

Jan 20, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:27 PM
Description
Disputed
08:15 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-7240?

CVE-2020-7240 is a vulnerability that allows attackers with privileges to configure Meinberg Lantime M300 and M1000 devices to execute arbitrary OS commands by editing the /config/netconf.cmd script (aka Extended Network Configuration).

2

How severe is CVE-2020-7240?

CVE-2020-7240 has a severity value of 8.8, which is considered critical.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2020-7240?

The affected software includes Meinberg Lantime M300 Firmware and Meinberg Lantime M1000 Firmware.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-7240?

To fix CVE-2020-7240, it is recommended to apply the necessary security patches or upgrades provided by Meinbergglobal.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-7240?

More information about CVE-2020-7240 can be found in the following references: [reference 1], [reference 2], [reference 3].

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