CVE-2024-29053
published 2024-04-09CVE-2024-29053: Microsoft Defender for IoT Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
PriorityP260high8.8CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRLUINSUCHIHAH
EPSS
3.20%
86.6th percentile
Microsoft Defender for IoT Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected
3 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | defender_for_iot | < 24.1.3 | 24.1.3 |
| microsoft | microsoft_defender_for_iot | >= 22.0.0 < 24.1.3 | 24.1.3 |
| msrc | microsoft_defender_for_iot | — | — |
Detection & IOCsextracted from sources · hover to see the quote
- →CVE-2024-29053 is a path traversal vulnerability exploited via the file upload feature of Microsoft Defender for IoT; monitor for unexpected file uploads to sensitive server locations, especially from low-privileged authenticated users or users with access to a matching private key. ↗
- →Successful exploitation allows overwriting arbitrary files on the Defender for IoT server appliance, including sensitive ones; alert on unexpected file modifications in sensitive directories on the sensor/appliance. ↗
- →Exploitation requires either an administrative account in the Defender for OT web application or an authorized user with access to a private key matching a public key already present on the server; audit privileged accounts and key material on Defender for IoT appliances. ↗
- →The attack vector is unauthenticated file upload to sensitive server paths per the CrowdStrike description (CVSS PR:L per MSRC); monitor Defender for IoT web application upload endpoints for path traversal sequences (e.g., '../') in filenames or upload paths. ↗
- ·Patch to Defender for IoT version 24.1.3 or above to remediate; unpatched versions are vulnerable to this path traversal RCE. ↗
- ·MSRC classifies exploitation as 'Less Likely' and the vulnerability has not been publicly exploited or disclosed as of the advisory date; however, the file-upload path traversal primitive is straightforward and warrants prompt patching. ↗
- ·There is a discrepancy between sources: CrowdStrike describes the attacker as 'unauthenticated', while MSRC states privileges required is Low (PR:L), meaning some form of authenticated/authorized access is needed. Treat the MSRC description as authoritative. ↗
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.18.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vendor_msrc8.8HIGH
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Microsoft
Microsoft Defender for IoT Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2024-04-09·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2024-29053 [HIGH] CWE-36 Microsoft Defender for IoT Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Defender for IoT Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
FAQ: How could an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An authenticated attacker with access to the file upload feature could exploit this path traversal vulnerability by uploading malicious files to sensitive locations on the server.
FAQ: What actions do customers need to take to protect themselves from this vulnerability?
Customers need to update their Defender for IoT software to version 24.1.3 or above. For more information, see OT monitoring software versions.
FAQ: According to the CVSS metric, privileges required is low (PR:L). What does that mean for this vulnerability?
An attacker would be required to have an administrative account in the Defender for OT web application or to be an authorized user with access to a pr
GHSA
GHSA-8ppm-mwhc-2h38: Microsoft Defender for IoT Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
ghsa_unreviewed·2024-04-09
CVE-2024-29053 [HIGH] CWE-22 GHSA-8ppm-mwhc-2h38: Microsoft Defender for IoT Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Defender for IoT Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
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Get the April 2024 security update and review.
By: Dustin Childs
2024/04/09
Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
It’s the second Tuesday of the month, and Adobe and Microsoft have released a fresh crop of security updates. Take a break from your other activities and join us as we review the details of their latest advisories. If you’d rather watch the full video recap covering the entire release, you can check it out here:
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In one of the largest Patch Tuesdays in years, Microsoft disclosed 150 vulnerabilities across its software and product portfolio this week, including more than 60 that could lead to remote code execution.
Though April’s monthly security update from Microsoft is the largest since at least the start of 2023, only three of the issues disclosed are considered “critical,” all of which are remote code execution vulnerabilities in Microsoft Defender for IoT.
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Get the April 2024 security update and review.
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Save to Folio
It’s the second Tuesday of the month, and Adobe and Microsoft have released a fresh crop of security updates. Take a break from your other activities and join us as we review the details of their latest advisories. If you’d rather watch the full video recap covering the entire release, you can check it out here:
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- Microsoft Patch Tuesday for April 2024
- Adobe Patches for April 2024
- Other Critical Severity Vulnerabilities Patched in April Patch Tuesday Edition
- Other Microsoft Vulnerability Highlights
- Microsoft Release Summary
- Discover and Prioritize Vulnerabilities in Vulnerability Management, Detection & Response (VMDR)
- Rapid Response with Patch Management (PM)
- EVALUATE Vendor-Suggested Mitigation with Policy Compliance (PC)
- Qualys Monthly Webinar Series
Welcome to another insightful dive into Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday! This month’s security updates address a vast number of vulnerabilities in multiple popular products, features, and roles. We invite you to join us to review and discuss the details of these security updates and patches.
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