(0Day) GoPro HERO 3+ gpExec start Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of GoPro HERO 3+. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the gpExec component. This component performs insufficient parameter validation on the a1/a2 parameters when the c1/c2 parameters are set to "start". Successful exploitation will allow an attacker to execute an arbitrary file on the target device.
Additional Details
This vulnerability is being disclosed publicly without a patch in accordance with the ZDI 180 day deadline.
03/08/2014 - ZDI reached out to the vendor
03/08/2014 - Vendor sent an automated reply
03/18/2014 - ZDI reached out to the vendor
03/19/2014 - Vendor replied that they are not "interested in such services"
03/24/2014 - ZDI requested escalation with the vendor
03/25/2014 - Vendor reached out to ZDI w/appropriate contact person and PGP
03/26/2014 - ZDI disclosed to the vendor
03/26/2014 - Vendor acknowledged
06/18/2014 - ZDI sent request for update
06/18/2014 - Vendor replied 'no update'
08/25/2014 - ZDI sent request for update/ETA
08/25/2014 - Vendor replied 'no ETA'
09/15/2014 - ZDI sent request for update/ETA
-- Vendor Response:
GoPro intends to address this Hero 3 Plus issue in the next release for the product, and will update ZDI with a link to the GoPro website at that time.
Disclosure Timeline
- 2014-03-08 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2014-10-02 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Anonymous
