Advisory Details

August 22nd, 2024

Allegra renderFieldMatch Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-24-1162
ZDI-CAN-23451

CVE ID CVE-2024-5579
CVSS SCORE 7.2, AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Allegra
AFFECTED PRODUCTS Allegra
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Allegra. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the renderFieldMatch method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of LOCAL SERVICE.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Allegra has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://alltena.com/en/resources/release-notes/relnotes-7-5-2
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2024-03-13 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-08-22 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-08-22 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT 06fe5fd2bc53027c4a3b7e395af0b850e7b8a044
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