ABB ASPECT-Enterprise/NEXUS/MATRIX up to 3.08.01 on Linux improper validation of specified type of input

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in ABB ASPECT-Enterprise, NEXUS and MATRIX up to 3.08.01 on Linux. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2024-6298. The attack may be launched remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in ABB ASPECT-Enterprise, NEXUS and MATRIX up to 3.08.01 on Linux. It has been classified as very critical. Affected is some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-1287. The product receives input that is expected to be of a certain type, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input is actually of the expected type. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in ABB ASPECT-Enterprise on Linux, ABB NEXUS Series on Linux, ABB MATRIX Series on Linux allows Remote Code Inclusion.This issue affects ASPECT-Enterprise: through 3.08.01; NEXUS Series: through 3.08.01; MATRIX Series: through 3.08.01.

The advisory is shared for download at search.abb.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-6298 since 06/25/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 05/26/2025).

The exploit is shared for download at packetstormsecurity.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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 (52107). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Improper validation of specified type of input
CWE: CWE-1287 / CWE-20
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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06/25/2024 🔍
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05/26/2025 +325 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: search.abb.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-6298 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-6298
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-270384
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 07/05/2024 13:37
Updated: 05/26/2025 02:04
Changes: 07/05/2024 13:37 (69), 07/06/2024 12:52 (1), 07/08/2024 22:01 (9), 09/24/2024 17:26 (11), 12/05/2024 14:52 (12), 05/26/2025 02:04 (1)
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