What is the severity of ZDI-25-176?

ZDI-25-176 is classified as a high severity privilege escalation vulnerability.

How do I fix ZDI-25-176?

To mitigate ZDI-25-176, users should update to the latest firmware provided by CarlinKit for the CPC200-CCPA device.

Who is affected by ZDI-25-176?

ZDI-25-176 affects users of the CarlinKit CPC200-CCPA device with vulnerable configurations.

What type of vulnerability is ZDI-25-176?

ZDI-25-176 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows local attackers to gain higher permissions.

Can ZDI-25-176 be exploited remotely?

No, ZDI-25-176 requires local access to execute low-privileged code before exploitation.

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ZDI-25-176

high

7.8

25/3/2025

23/4/2025

ZDI-25-176: (0Day) CarlinKit CPC200-CCPA Missing Root of Trust Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Tue Mar 25 2025(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of CarlinKit CPC200-CCPA devices. 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 configuration of the application system-on-chip (SoC). The issue results from the lack of a properly configured hardware root of trust. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the boot process.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
CarlinKit CPC200-CCPA
CarlinKit CPC200-CCPA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-25-176?
ZDI-25-176 is classified as a high severity privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix ZDI-25-176?
To mitigate ZDI-25-176, users should update to the latest firmware provided by CarlinKit for the CPC200-CCPA device.
Who is affected by ZDI-25-176?
ZDI-25-176 affects users of the CarlinKit CPC200-CCPA device with vulnerable configurations.
What type of vulnerability is ZDI-25-176?
ZDI-25-176 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows local attackers to gain higher permissions.
Can ZDI-25-176 be exploited remotely?
No, ZDI-25-176 requires local access to execute low-privileged code before exploitation.

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