Advisory Details

July 16th, 2020

Advantech iView ZTPConfig importZtpConfiguration Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability

ZDI-20-829
ZDI-CAN-10636

CVE ID CVE-2020-14507
CVSS SCORE 7.5, AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
AFFECTED VENDORS Advantech
AFFECTED PRODUCTS iView
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Advantech iView. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the processing of calls to the importZtpConfiguration method of the ZTPConfig 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 disclose files in the context of SYSTEM.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Advantech has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-196-33
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2020-04-24 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2020-07-16 - Coordinated public release of advisory
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