CVE-2020-9024
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.84%
Last modified
CVE-2020-9024 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Iteris Vantage Velocity Field Unit 2.3.1 and 2.4.2 devices have world-writable permissions for the /root/cleardata.pl (executed as root by crond) and /root/loadperl.sh (executed as root at boot time) scripts.. EPSS estimates a 1.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Iteris Vantage Velocity Field Unit 2.3.1 and 2.4.2 devices have world-writable permissions for the /root/cleardata.pl (executed as root by crond) and /root/loadperl.sh (executed as root at boot time) scripts.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Iteris | Vantage Velocity Firmware | 2.3.1 |
| Iteris | Vantage Velocity Firmware | 2.4.2 |
References
- https://sku11army.blogspot.com/2020/01/iteris-vantage-velocity-field-unit.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://sku11army.blogspot.com/2020/01/iteris-vantage-velocity-field-unit.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-9024?
Iteris Vantage Velocity Field Unit 2.3.1 and 2.4.2 devices have world-writable permissions for the /root/cleardata.pl (executed as root by crond) and /root/loadperl.sh (executed as root at boot time) scripts.
How severe is CVE-2020-9024?
CVE-2020-9024 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9024?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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