What is the severity of ZDI-20-833?

ZDI-20-833 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution without authentication.

How do I fix ZDI-20-833?

To mitigate ZDI-20-833, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Advantech for iView.

What type of vulnerability is ZDI-20-833?

ZDI-20-833 is a remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.

Who is affected by ZDI-20-833?

The vulnerability affects installations of Advantech iView, particularly those configured without proper security measures.

Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-20-833?

No, authentication is not required to exploit ZDI-20-833, making it particularly dangerous.

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ZDI-20-833

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21/2/2025

ZDI-20-833: Advantech iView DeviceTreeTable checkForChassisUpdates SQL Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 checkForChassisUpdates method of the DeviceTreeTable class. When parsing the segment HTTP parameter, the process does not properly validate a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM.

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What is the severity of ZDI-20-833?
ZDI-20-833 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution without authentication.
How do I fix ZDI-20-833?
To mitigate ZDI-20-833, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Advantech for iView.
What type of vulnerability is ZDI-20-833?
ZDI-20-833 is a remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.
Who is affected by ZDI-20-833?
The vulnerability affects installations of Advantech iView, particularly those configured without proper security measures.
Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-20-833?
No, authentication is not required to exploit ZDI-20-833, making it particularly dangerous.

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