CVE-2024-7062
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CVE-2024-7062 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Nimble Commander suffers from a privilege escalation vulnerability due to the server (info.filesmanager.Files.PrivilegedIOHelperV2) performing improper/insufficient validation of a client’s authorization before executing an operation. Consequently, it is possible to execute system-level commands as the root user, such as changing permissions and ownership, obtaining a handle (file descriptor) of an arbitrary file, and terminating processes, among other operations.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Nimble Commander suffers from a privilege escalation vulnerability due to the server (info.filesmanager.Files.PrivilegedIOHelperV2) performing improper/insufficient validation of a client’s authorization before executing an operation. Consequently, it is possible to execute system-level commands as the root user, such as changing permissions and ownership, obtaining a handle (file descriptor) of an arbitrary file, and terminating processes, among other operations.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mikekazakov | Nimble Commander | < 1.6.1 |
References
- https://pentraze.com/vulnerability-reports/CVE-2024-7062/Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
- https://pentraze.com/vulnerability-reports/CVE-2024-7062/Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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