What is the severity of ZDI-24-1717?

The severity of ZDI-24-1717 is critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix ZDI-24-1717?

To fix ZDI-24-1717, ensure you apply the latest security patches provided by Arista for the NG Firewall.

Who is affected by ZDI-24-1717?

ZDI-24-1717 affects installations of Arista NG Firewall that are not updated with the latest security fixes.

What type of attack can exploit ZDI-24-1717?

ZDI-24-1717 can be exploited through remote code execution attacks after authentication is achieved.

What is the main cause of ZDI-24-1717?

The main cause of ZDI-24-1717 is the lack of proper validation in the ExecManagerImpl class within the Arista NG Firewall.

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ZDI-24-1717

high

7.2

19/12/2024

20/1/2025

ZDI-24-1717: (0Day) Arista NG Firewall ExecManagerImpl Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Thu Dec 19 2024(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Arista NG Firewall. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the ExecManagerImpl class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Arista Edge Threat Management - Arista NG Firewall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-24-1717?
The severity of ZDI-24-1717 is critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-24-1717?
To fix ZDI-24-1717, ensure you apply the latest security patches provided by Arista for the NG Firewall.
Who is affected by ZDI-24-1717?
ZDI-24-1717 affects installations of Arista NG Firewall that are not updated with the latest security fixes.
What type of attack can exploit ZDI-24-1717?
ZDI-24-1717 can be exploited through remote code execution attacks after authentication is achieved.
What is the main cause of ZDI-24-1717?
The main cause of ZDI-24-1717 is the lack of proper validation in the ExecManagerImpl class within the Arista NG Firewall.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-24-1717?
The severity of ZDI-24-1717 is critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-24-1717?
To fix ZDI-24-1717, ensure you apply the latest security patches provided by Arista for the NG Firewall.
Who is affected by ZDI-24-1717?
ZDI-24-1717 affects installations of Arista NG Firewall that are not updated with the latest security fixes.
What type of attack can exploit ZDI-24-1717?
ZDI-24-1717 can be exploited through remote code execution attacks after authentication is achieved.
What is the main cause of ZDI-24-1717?
The main cause of ZDI-24-1717 is the lack of proper validation in the ExecManagerImpl class within the Arista NG Firewall.