CVE-2020-9112 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2020-9112, a privilege escalation vulnerability in Taurus-AN00B devices. Find out how attackers could exploit this issue and steps to mitigate the risk.
Taurus-AN00B versions earlier than 10.1.0.156(C00E155R7P2) have a privilege elevation vulnerability that could allow attackers to access protected information.
Understanding CVE-2020-9112
What is CVE-2020-9112?
CVE-2020-9112 is a privilege escalation vulnerability affecting Taurus-AN00B devices.
The Impact of CVE-2020-9112
The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to protected data and privilege escalation on the affected devices.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-9112
Vulnerability Description
The lack of privilege restrictions on certain business functions of Taurus-AN00B devices allows attackers to exploit the vulnerability.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Taurus-AN00B
- Versions Affected: Earlier than 10.1.0.156(C00E155R7P2)
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit the vulnerability to elevate privileges and access protected information on the device.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Taurus-AN00B devices to version 10.1.0.156(C00E155R7P2) or later.
- Implement access controls and privilege restrictions on business functions.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly monitor and audit device access and privilege levels.
- Educate users on security best practices to prevent unauthorized access.
Patching and Updates
Apply security patches and updates provided by the vendor to address the privilege escalation vulnerability.