CVE-2018-6597 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2018-6597 affecting Alcatel A30 devices, enabling privilege escalation for root user command execution. Find mitigation steps and prevention measures.
The Alcatel A30 device has a hidden privilege escalation vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute commands as the root user.
Understanding CVE-2018-6597
What is CVE-2018-6597?
The vulnerability in the Alcatel A30 device enables an elevation of privileges, granting command execution as the root user through a concealed feature.
The Impact of CVE-2018-6597
The vulnerability allows a user with physical proximity to the device to acquire a root shell via ADB, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control of the device.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-6597
Vulnerability Description
The Alcatel A30 device contains a hidden privilege escalation capability that can be exploited by modifying read-only properties to execute commands as the root user.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Alcatel A30
- Vendor: Alcatel
- Versions: All versions
Exploitation Mechanism
- An application can create a UNIX domain socket named factory_test to execute commands as the root user by processes with the necessary privileges.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Avoid connecting the device to untrusted computers or networks.
- Disable ADB when not in use to prevent unauthorized access.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update the device's firmware to patch known vulnerabilities.
- Implement strong physical security measures to prevent unauthorized access to the device.
Patching and Updates
- Check for and apply security updates provided by the vendor to address the vulnerability.