CVE-2015-2955 in MilkyStep
Summary
by MITRE
Igreks MilkyStep Light 0.94 and earlier and Professional 1.82 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/06/2019
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2015-2955 affects Igreks MilkyStep Light version 0.94 and earlier, as well as Professional version 1.82 and earlier, presenting a critical remote code execution flaw that enables attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands on affected systems. This vulnerability represents a severe security weakness that could allow unauthorized individuals to gain full control over the affected devices, potentially leading to complete system compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive data. The unspecified vectors used by attackers to exploit this vulnerability suggest that multiple attack surfaces may be available for exploitation, making the threat assessment particularly concerning for organizations using these software versions.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from improper input validation and command execution mechanisms within the MilkyStep software implementation. When the application processes user-supplied input without adequate sanitization or validation, it creates opportunities for attackers to inject malicious commands that are then executed by the underlying operating system. This type of vulnerability typically falls under the category of command injection flaws, which are classified as CWE-77 in the Common Weakness Enumeration catalog and are commonly associated with the use of dangerous functions such as system(), exec(), or shell() without proper input filtering. The vulnerability's classification aligns with attack patterns documented in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the T1059.001 technique for command and scripting interpreter, specifically focusing on the execution of system commands through compromised applications.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access, as it provides attackers with complete control over the affected systems. Once exploited, attackers can perform a wide range of malicious activities including but not limited to data exfiltration, system reconnaissance, privilege escalation, and deployment of additional malware. The remote nature of the attack vector means that exploitation can occur from any location without requiring physical access to the target systems, significantly expanding the potential attack surface and making the vulnerability particularly dangerous in networked environments. Organizations using these software versions may face severe consequences including regulatory compliance violations, financial losses, and reputational damage if their systems are compromised through this vulnerability.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2015-2955 should prioritize immediate software updates and patches provided by the vendor to address the root cause of the command injection vulnerability. System administrators should implement network segmentation and access controls to limit potential attack vectors and reduce the impact of successful exploitation attempts. Additionally, monitoring and logging mechanisms should be enhanced to detect suspicious command execution patterns and unauthorized access attempts. Security teams should conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments to identify all instances of the affected software within their environments and implement proper input validation measures to prevent similar issues in other applications. The remediation process should also include employee training on secure coding practices and the importance of keeping software up to date with the latest security patches, as this vulnerability demonstrates the critical need for maintaining current software versions to protect against known exploits.