CVE-2026-118602: Alpine iLX-F511 Fiv.System Exposed Dangerous Method Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Alpine iLX-F511 Fiv.System Exposed Dangerous Method Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Alpine iLX-F511. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the Fiv service. The issue results from an exposed dangerous method. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-29095.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is exposed to this vulnerability?
Affected Alpine iLX-F511 installations are exposed when an attacker can already execute code locally with low privileges. The issue is in the Fiv service.
What does an attacker need to exploit it?
The attacker needs the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system. No user interaction is indicated in the provided severity vector.
What is the impact of successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation lets a local attacker escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. This can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.