CVE-2019-12771 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Learn about CVE-2019-12771, a command injection vulnerability in ThinStation versions up to 6.1.1. Find out the impact, affected systems, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps.
ThinStation versions up to 6.1.1 are vulnerable to command injection via shell metacharacters. This can occur after the "action=" substring in the cgi-bin/CdControl.cgi or after the "OK=" substring in the cgi-bin/VolControl.cgi.
Understanding CVE-2019-12771
Command injection vulnerability in ThinStation versions up to 6.1.1.
What is CVE-2019-12771?
Command injection is possible in ThinStation through version 6.1.1 via shell metacharacters after specific substrings in certain files.
The Impact of CVE-2019-12771
- Allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system
- Potential for unauthorized access and data theft
Technical Details of CVE-2019-12771
Command injection vulnerability in ThinStation versions up to 6.1.1.
Vulnerability Description
- Vulnerability Type: Command Injection
- Attack Vector: Remote
- Complexity: Low
Affected Systems and Versions
- ThinStation versions up to 6.1.1
Exploitation Mechanism
- Exploitation occurs after specific substrings in cgi-bin/CdControl.cgi and cgi-bin/VolControl.cgi
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take:
- Update ThinStation to a patched version
- Implement network segmentation to limit attacker movement
Long-Term Security Practices:
- Regularly update and patch software
- Conduct security audits and penetration testing
Patching and Updates:
- Apply patches provided by ThinStation promptly