ZDI-21-373: SolarWinds Orion Virtual Infrastructure Monitor OneTimeJobSchedulerEventsService Deserialization of Untrusted Data Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of SolarWinds Orion Virtual Infrastructure Monitor. 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 OneTimeJobSchedulerEventsService WCF service. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

Affected Software

1 affected component
SolarWinds Orion Virtual Infrastructure Monitor

Event History

Aug 3, 2024
Advisory Published
via ZDI·08:58 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of ZDI-21-373?

The severity of ZDI-21-373 is considered high due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix ZDI-21-373?

To fix ZDI-21-373, update SolarWinds Orion Virtual Infrastructure Monitor to the latest version provided by the vendor.

3

Who is affected by ZDI-21-373?

ZDI-21-373 affects installations of SolarWinds Orion Virtual Infrastructure Monitor that are not updated with the latest security patches.

4

What type of attack does ZDI-21-373 enable?

ZDI-21-373 enables local attackers to escalate privileges on the affected systems.

5

What must an attacker achieve to exploit ZDI-21-373?

An attacker must first gain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system to successfully exploit ZDI-21-373.

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