Marvell QConvergeConsole 5.5.0.64 decryptFile path traversal

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A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Marvell QConvergeConsole 5.5.0.64. This impacts the function decryptFile. Performing a manipulation results in path traversal. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2020-17389. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Marvell QConvergeConsole 5.5.0.64. This affects the function decryptFile. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Marvell QConvergeConsole 5.5.0.64. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the decryptFile method of the GWTTestServiceImpl class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-10502.

The weakness was disclosed 08/25/2020 (Website). The advisory is shared at marvell.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2020-17389 since 08/07/2020. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Required for exploitation is a authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

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

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• Marvell

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• QConvergeConsole

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• 5.5.0.64

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