What is the severity of ZDI-20-971?

ZDI-20-971 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix ZDI-20-971?

To mitigate ZDI-20-971, users should apply the latest security patches provided by Marvell for the QConvergeConsole software.

Who is affected by ZDI-20-971?

ZDI-20-971 affects installations of Marvell QConvergeConsole that do not have the necessary security updates applied.

Can ZDI-20-971 be exploited without authentication?

Although authentication is required, the vulnerability allows attackers to bypass existing authentication mechanisms to exploit it.

What type of vulnerability is ZDI-20-971?

ZDI-20-971 is a remote code execution vulnerability that targets the Marvell QConvergeConsole.

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ZDI-20-971

high

8.8

23/2/2025

ZDI-20-971: Marvell QConvergeConsole saveAsText Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Marvell QConvergeConsole. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the saveAsText method of the GWTTestServiceImpl 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 execute code in the context of SYSTEM.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Marvell QConvergeConsole GUI

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-20-971?
ZDI-20-971 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-20-971?
To mitigate ZDI-20-971, users should apply the latest security patches provided by Marvell for the QConvergeConsole software.
Who is affected by ZDI-20-971?
ZDI-20-971 affects installations of Marvell QConvergeConsole that do not have the necessary security updates applied.
Can ZDI-20-971 be exploited without authentication?
Although authentication is required, the vulnerability allows attackers to bypass existing authentication mechanisms to exploit it.
What type of vulnerability is ZDI-20-971?
ZDI-20-971 is a remote code execution vulnerability that targets the Marvell QConvergeConsole.

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