What is the severity of ZDI-20-1086?

The severity of ZDI-20-1086 is critical due to its ability to allow remote attackers to create arbitrary files without authentication.

How do I fix ZDI-20-1086?

To fix ZDI-20-1086, apply patches provided by Advantech for the iView software as soon as they become available.

What kind of attacks can be executed using ZDI-20-1086?

Exploiting ZDI-20-1086 enables remote attackers to create arbitrary files on affected systems, potentially leading to further compromise.

Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-20-1086?

No, authentication is not required to exploit the ZDI-20-1086 vulnerability.

Which software versions are affected by ZDI-20-1086?

ZDI-20-1086 affects installations of Advantech iView, but specific vulnerable versions should be identified in the vendor's advisories.

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ZDI-20-1086

high

8.2

21/2/2025

ZDI-20-1086: Advantech iView PSTable exportPSInventoryTable Directory Traversal File Creation Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files on affected installations of Advantech iView. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the processing of calls to the exportPSInventoryTable method of the PSTable class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create files in the context of SYSTEM.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Advantech iView

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-20-1086?
The severity of ZDI-20-1086 is critical due to its ability to allow remote attackers to create arbitrary files without authentication.
How do I fix ZDI-20-1086?
To fix ZDI-20-1086, apply patches provided by Advantech for the iView software as soon as they become available.
What kind of attacks can be executed using ZDI-20-1086?
Exploiting ZDI-20-1086 enables remote attackers to create arbitrary files on affected systems, potentially leading to further compromise.
Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-20-1086?
No, authentication is not required to exploit the ZDI-20-1086 vulnerability.
Which software versions are affected by ZDI-20-1086?
ZDI-20-1086 affects installations of Advantech iView, but specific vulnerable versions should be identified in the vendor's advisories.

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