FXC AE1021/AE1021PE up to 2.0.10 inclusion of undocumented features or chicken bits

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in FXC AE1021 and AE1021PE up to 2.0.10. Impacted is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to inclusion of undocumented features or chicken bits. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-54457. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in FXC AE1021 and AE1021PE up to 2.0.10 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a inclusion of undocumented features or chicken bits vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-1242. The device includes chicken bits or undocumented features that can create entry points for unauthorized actors. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Inclusion of undocumented features or chicken bits issue exists in AE1021 firmware versions 2.0.10 and earlier and AE1021PE firmware versions 2.0.10 and earlier, which may allow a logged-in user to enable telnet service.

The advisory is shared for download at fxc.jp. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-54457 since 12/10/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 12/18/2024).

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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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Inclusion of undocumented features or chicken bits
CWE: CWE-1242 / CWE-912
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/10/2024 🔍
12/18/2024 +8 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: fxc.jp
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-54457 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-54457
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-288832

Entryinfo

Created: 12/18/2024 09:50
Changes: 12/18/2024 09:50 (60)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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