CVE-2024-23929

Summary

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to create arbitrary files on affected installations of Pioneer DMH-WT7600NEX devices. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed.

The specific flaw exists within the telematics functionality. 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 in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
PioneerDMH-WT7600NEXall versionsaffected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-863: CWE-863

Workarounds

Given the nature of the vulnerability, the only salient mitigation strategy is to restrict interaction with the application

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

  • SSVC:
  • Exploitation: none
    • Automatable: no
    • Technical Impact: total

References