What is the severity of ZDI-24-846?

The severity of ZDI-24-846 is considered high due to the potential for arbitrary code execution without authentication.

How do I fix ZDI-24-846?

To fix ZDI-24-846, update your Alpine Halo9 devices to the latest firmware version provided by Alpine.

Who is affected by ZDI-24-846?

ZDI-24-846 affects all installations of Alpine Halo9 devices that have not applied the necessary security updates.

Can ZDI-24-846 be exploited remotely?

No, ZDI-24-846 requires physical access to the affected Alpine Halo9 devices for exploitation.

What specific function is involved in the ZDI-24-846 vulnerability?

The specific function involved in the ZDI-24-846 vulnerability is the UPDM_wemCmdCreatSHA256Hash function.

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ZDI-24-846

medium

6.8

21/6/2024

28/9/2024

ZDI-24-846: (Pwn2Own) Alpine Halo9 UPDM_wemCmdCreatSHA256Hash Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri Jun 21 2024(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Alpine Halo9 devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the UPDM_wemCmdCreatSHA256Hash function. 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
Alpine Halo9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-24-846?
The severity of ZDI-24-846 is considered high due to the potential for arbitrary code execution without authentication.
How do I fix ZDI-24-846?
To fix ZDI-24-846, update your Alpine Halo9 devices to the latest firmware version provided by Alpine.
Who is affected by ZDI-24-846?
ZDI-24-846 affects all installations of Alpine Halo9 devices that have not applied the necessary security updates.
Can ZDI-24-846 be exploited remotely?
No, ZDI-24-846 requires physical access to the affected Alpine Halo9 devices for exploitation.
What specific function is involved in the ZDI-24-846 vulnerability?
The specific function involved in the ZDI-24-846 vulnerability is the UPDM_wemCmdCreatSHA256Hash function.

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