What is the severity of CVE-2024-12829?

CVE-2024-12829 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12829?

To fix CVE-2024-12829, update Arista NG Firewall to the latest version provided by the vendor.

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2024-12829?

CVE-2024-12829 allows remote attackers to perform command injection leading to arbitrary code execution.

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2024-12829?

Yes, authentication is required to exploit CVE-2024-12829.

Which versions of Arista NG Firewall are affected by CVE-2024-12829?

CVE-2024-12829 affects Arista NG Firewall version 17.1.1.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-12829

high

8.8

CWE

78 77

20/12/2024

3/1/2025

20/1/2025

CVE-2024-12829: (0Day) Arista NG Firewall ExecManagerImpl Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri Dec 20 2024(Updated: )

Arista NG Firewall ExecManagerImpl Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Arista NG Firewall. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the ExecManagerImpl class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-24015.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Arista Edge Threat Management - Arista NG Firewall
Arista Edge Threat Management - Arista NG Firewall	=17.1.1

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Reference Links

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1717/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12829?
CVE-2024-12829 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12829?
To fix CVE-2024-12829, update Arista NG Firewall to the latest version provided by the vendor.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2024-12829?
CVE-2024-12829 allows remote attackers to perform command injection leading to arbitrary code execution.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2024-12829?
Yes, authentication is required to exploit CVE-2024-12829.
Which versions of Arista NG Firewall are affected by CVE-2024-12829?
CVE-2024-12829 affects Arista NG Firewall version 17.1.1.

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