CVE-2024-28137: PHOENIX CONTACT: privilege escalation due to a TOCTOU vulnerability in the CHARX Series
First published: Tue May 14 2024(Updated: )
A local attacker with low privileges can perform a privilege escalation with an init script due to a TOCTOU vulnerability.
Credit: info@cert.vde.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Contact CHARX | ||
| All of | ||
| Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3000 | <=1.5.1 | |
| Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3000 | ||
| All of | ||
| Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3050 Firmware | <=1.5.1 | |
| Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3050 | ||
| All of | ||
| Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3100 | <=1.5.1 | |
| Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3100 | ||
| All of | ||
| PhoenixContact CHARX SEC-3150 Firmware | <=1.5.1 | |
| Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3150 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-28137?
CVE-2024-28137 has a critical severity due to its potential for privilege escalation by local attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28137?
To fix CVE-2024-28137, update your Phoenix Contact CHARX firmware to a version greater than 1.5.1.
Which Phoenix Contact products are affected by CVE-2024-28137?
CVE-2024-28137 affects Phoenix Contact CHARX Sec-3000, Sec-3050, Sec-3100, and Sec-3150 firmware versions up to and including 1.5.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-28137?
CVE-2024-28137 is a TOCTOU (Time of Check to Time of Use) vulnerability allowing privilege escalation.
Can an attacker exploit CVE-2024-28137 remotely?
No, CVE-2024-28137 requires local access for exploitation.
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