CVE-2022-36974: Ivanti Avalanche Web File Server Service Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Mar 29, 2023
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Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Ivanti Avalanche 6.3.2.3490. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the Web File Server service. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the service account. Was ZDI-CAN-15330.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Ivanti Avalanche. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the Web File Server service. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the service account.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Ivanti Avalanche>=6.3.2.3490<6.3.4
Ivanti Avalanche

Event History

Mar 29, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 3, 2024
Advisory Published
via ZDI·10:25 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Ivanti Avalanche vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Ivanti Avalanche vulnerability is CVE-2022-36974.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-36974?

The severity of CVE-2022-36974 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-36974?

CVE-2022-36974 affects Ivanti Avalanche versions 6.3.2.3490 to 6.3.4.

4

How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2022-36974?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2022-36974 to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Ivanti Avalanche 6.3.2.3490.

5

Are authentication credentials required to exploit CVE-2022-36974?

Although authentication is required to exploit CVE-2022-36974, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed.

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