CVE-2020-24848 : Security Advisory and Response

FruityWifi through 2.4 has an unsafe Sudo configuration allowing a local privilege escalation, leading to complete system access.

Understanding CVE-2020-24848

FruityWifi vulnerability with a dangerous Sudo configuration.

What is CVE-2020-24848?

FruityWifi version 2.4 is susceptible to a local privilege escalation due to an insecure Sudo configuration, enabling attackers to gain root-level access.

The Impact of CVE-2020-24848

The vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-24848

Details of the technical aspects of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

FruityWifi through version 2.4 has an unsafe Sudo configuration (ALL : ALL) NOPASSWD: ALL).
This flaw permits a local attacker to escalate privileges to root level.

Affected Systems and Versions

FruityWifi versions up to 2.4 are affected by this vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the insecure Sudo configuration to execute commands as root, gaining persistent access to the system.

Mitigation and Prevention

Measures to mitigate the CVE-2020-24848 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable or restrict the Sudo configuration to prevent unauthorized privilege escalation.
Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities indicating privilege escalation attempts.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update FruityWifi to patched versions to eliminate the vulnerability.
Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict unnecessary root access.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by FruityWifi promptly to address the Sudo configuration vulnerability.