VDB-116895 · CVE-2018-10079 · EDB-ID 44493

Geist WatchDog Console 3.2.2 permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Geist WatchDog Console 3.2.2. This impacts an unknown function of the file C:\ProgramData\WatchDog Console. Performing a manipulation results in permission. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-10079. Attacking locally is a requirement. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Geist WatchDog Console 3.2.2. This affects some unknown functionality of the file C:\ProgramData\WatchDog Console. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-275. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Geist WatchDog Console 3.2.2 uses a weak ACL for the C:\ProgramData\WatchDog Console directory, which allows local users to modify configuration data by updating (1) config.xml or (2) servers.xml.

The bug was discovered 04/19/2018. The weakness was published 04/20/2018 as EDB-ID 44493 as not defined exploit (Exploit-DB). It is possible to read the advisory at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-10079 since 04/12/2018. Attacking locally is a requirement. A authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1222 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (44493). Similar entries are available at VDB-116893 and VDB-116894. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Geist

Name

WatchDog Console

Version

3.2.2

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

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Class: Permission
CWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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