Advisory Details

July 11th, 2024

(Pwn2Own) Synology BC500 Improper Compartmentalization Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI-24-834
ZDI-CAN-22311

CVE ID CVE-2024-39350
CVSS SCORE 7.8, AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Synology
AFFECTED PRODUCTS BC500
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Synology BC500 cameras. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the implementation of user accounts. The issue results from the lack of proper configuration for non-admin accounts. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Synology has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.synology.com/en-id/security/advisory/Synology_SA_23_15
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2023-11-09 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-07-11 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-08-15 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Romain JOUET (@JouetR), Baptiste MOINE (@Creased_) from Synacktiv (@Synacktiv)
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