CVE-2020-17504 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

The NDN-210 has a web administration panel with a command injection vulnerability that allows authenticated users to execute remote code. This issue affects ngpsystemcmd.php in Barco TransForm N solution.

Understanding CVE-2020-17504

This CVE involves a command injection vulnerability in the web administration panel of the NDN-210 device.

What is CVE-2020-17504?

The NDN-210 device's web administration panel over https is vulnerable to command injection, enabling authenticated users to execute remote code.

The Impact of CVE-2020-17504

Authenticated users can perform remote code execution through the administration panel.
The vulnerability affects the ngpsystemcmd.php file in the Barco TransForm N solution.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-17504

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The issue lies in the mishandling of http parameters "x_modules" and "y_modules" in ngpsystemcmd.php, allowing for command injection.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: NDN-210
Vendor: Barco
Versions: All versions are affected.

Exploitation Mechanism

Authenticated users exploit the vulnerability through the web administration panel.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your system from CVE-2020-17504 with these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update to TransForm N version 3.8 or later to patch the vulnerability.
Monitor and restrict access to the web administration panel.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms to control access.
Conduct security audits and assessments regularly.
Educate users on safe practices to prevent exploitation.
Consider network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Barco for the TransForm N solution.