CVE-2024-56838: High severity RUGGEDCOM ROX II vulnerability
A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000 (All versions < V2.17.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000RE (All versions < V2.17.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1400 (All versions < V2.17.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1500 (All versions < V2.17.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1501 (All versions < V2.17.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1510 (All versions < V2.17.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1511 (All versions < V2.17.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1512 (All versions < V2.17.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1524 (All versions < V2.17.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1536 (All versions < V2.17.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX5000 (All versions < V2.17.0). The SCEP client available in the affected device for secure certificate enrollment lacks validation of multiple fields. An attacker could leverage this scenario to execute arbitrary code as root user.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-56838?
CVE-2024-56838 is considered a critical-level vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution as a root user.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56838?
To fix CVE-2024-56838, update your RUGGEDCOM ROX II device to version 2.17.0 or higher.
What devices are affected by CVE-2024-56838?
CVE-2024-56838 affects all versions of the RUGGEDCOM ROX II family prior to version 2.17.0.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2024-56838?
CVE-2024-56838 can be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-56838 before updating?
Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2024-56838, so updating is strongly recommended.