Phoenix Contact mGuard CVE-2018-5441 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:102907

CVE-2018-5441 |

Info

Phoenix Contact mGuard CVE-2018-5441 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 102907
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2018-5441
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Jan 30 2018 12:00AM
Updated: Jan 30 2018 12:00AM
Credit: PHOENIX CONTACT
Vulnerable: Phoenix Contact mGuard 8.6
Phoenix Contact mGuard 8.5.0
Phoenix Contact mGuard 8.4.2
Phoenix Contact mGuard 8.4.1
Phoenix Contact mGuard 8.4.0
Phoenix Contact mGuard 8.3.0
Phoenix Contact mGuard 7.2
Not Vulnerable: Phoenix Contact mGuard 8.6.1

Discussion

Phoenix Contact mGuard CVE-2018-5441 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Phoenix Contact mGuard is prone to a local security-bypass vulnerability.

Successful exploits will allow local attackers to bypass certain security restrictions. Other attacks are also possible.

Phoenix Contact mGuard 7.2 through 8.6.0 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

Phoenix Contact mGuard CVE-2018-5441 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Phoenix Contact mGuard CVE-2018-5441 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

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