CVE-2025-0676: Commend Injection Leading to Privilege Escalation
First published: Wed Apr 02 2025(Updated: )
This vulnerability involves command injection in tcpdump within Moxa products, enabling an authenticated attacker with console access to exploit improper input validation to inject and execute systems commands. Successful exploitation could result in privilege escalation, allowing the attacker to gain root shell access and maintain persistent control over the device, potentially disrupting network services and affecting the availability of downstream systems that rely on its connectivity.
Credit: psirt@moxa.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Moxa tcpdump |
Remedy
Moxa has developed appropriate solutions to address this vulnerability. For details on the affected products and their corresponding solutions, please refer to the Solutions section on our official Security Advisory webpage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-0676?
CVE-2025-0676 has a high severity level due to its potential for privilege escalation via command injection.
How do I fix CVE-2025-0676?
To fix CVE-2025-0676, apply the security patches provided by Moxa for the affected tcpdump version.
What causes CVE-2025-0676?
CVE-2025-0676 is caused by improper input validation in tcpdump that allows command injection.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-0676?
CVE-2025-0676 affects Moxa products utilizing tcpdump with authenticated console access.
What can an attacker achieve with CVE-2025-0676?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2025-0676 can execute arbitrary system commands, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
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