CVE-2024-9054

Microchip Timeprovider 4100 Firmware command injection

8.8 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 15.6%

Published4 Oct 2024

Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection'), Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in Microchip TimeProvider 4100 (Configuration modules) allows Command Injection.This issue affects TimeProvider 4100: from 1.0 before 2.4.7.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredLow

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microchip Timeprovider 4100 Firmware≥ 1.0 < 2.4.7

Remediation

Fixed in

Microchip Timeprovider 4100 Firmware≥ 2.4.7

Patch & vendor advisories

https://www.microchip.com/en-us/solutions/technologies/embedded-security/how-to-report-potential-product-security-vulnerabilities/timeprovider-4100-grandmaster-rce-through-configuration-file

References

https://www.gruppotim.it/it/footer/red-team.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.microchip.com/en-us/solutions/technologies/embedded-security/how-to-report-potential-product-security-vulnerabilities/timeprovider-4100-grandmaster-rce-through-configuration-fileVendor Advisory

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-9054 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-9054 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 15.6%.

How severe is CVE-2024-9054?

CVE-2024-9054 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 15.6% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-9054?

Affected products include Microchip Timeprovider 4100 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9054?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Microchip Timeprovider 4100 Firmware 2.4.7 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.