CVE-2019-10880 : What You Need to Know

A security flaw in various XEROX products allows unauthorized remote execution of commands on the Linux system through an OS Command Injection vulnerability in the HTTP interface.

Understanding CVE-2019-10880

This CVE involves a critical vulnerability in XEROX products that can lead to high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

What is CVE-2019-10880?

The vulnerability enables the execution of unauthorized commands on the Linux system via a manipulated HTTP request, potentially without requiring authentication.

The Impact of CVE-2019-10880

The CVSS score for this CVE is 9.8 (Critical), with high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack complexity is low, and it can be exploited remotely without user interaction.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-10880

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw allows the "nobody" user to exploit an OS Command Injection vulnerability in the HTTP interface, leading to unauthorized remote command execution.

Affected Systems and Versions

Various XEROX products are affected, including AltaLink, WorkCentre, ColorQube, Phaser, and more.
Specific versions of each product are vulnerable, with some having unspecified versions.

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability is triggered by a carefully crafted HTTP request that allows the execution of unauthorized commands on the Linux system.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-10880 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply available fixes for affected models.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch XEROX products to mitigate known vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

XEROX has provided fixes for some models affected by this vulnerability.