CVE-2024-2056: Artica Proxy Loopback Services Remotely Accessible Unauthenticated

Published Mar 5, 2024
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Updated

Services that are running and bound to the loopback interface on the Artica Proxy are accessible through the proxy service. In particular, the "tailon" service is running, running as the root user, is bound to the loopback interface, and is listening on TCP port 7050. Security issues associated with exposing this network service are documented at gvalkov's 'tailon' GitHub repo. Using the tailon service, the contents of any file on the Artica Proxy can be viewed.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Artica Proxy
Articatech Artica Proxy=4.50.000000

Event History

Mar 5, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:57 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-2056?

CVE-2024-2056 is considered to be a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive services.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-2056?

To fix CVE-2024-2056, you should disable the 'tailon' service or ensure it is not listening on the loopback interface.

3

What services are affected by CVE-2024-2056?

CVE-2024-2056 specifically affects the 'tailon' service running on the Artica Proxy.

4

Which version of Artica Proxy is impacted by CVE-2024-2056?

CVE-2024-2056 impacts the Artica Proxy regardless of specific version, as it relates to the service configuration.

5

What are the potential risks associated with CVE-2024-2056?

Potential risks include unauthorized access to the 'tailon' service by attackers, which may lead to data exposure or system control.

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