CVE-2024-48795
Description
An issue in Creative Labs Pte Ltd com.creative.apps.xficonnect 2.00.02 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via the firmware update process.
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Creative Labs com.creative.apps.xficonnect 2.00.02 has an incorrect access control vulnerability in firmware update, allowing remote attackers to obtain sensitive firmware information.
Vulnerability
The com.creative.apps.xficonnect app version 2.00.02 suffers from an incorrect access control vulnerability during the firmware update process. The app uses HTTPS requests to download firmware updates, and through static reverse engineering, the firmware download mechanism and the download link were identified [1].
Exploitation
An attacker can remotely exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted GET request to the vendor's firmware server URL (e.g., https://api.creative.com/soniccarrier/creative/firmwareupgrade/creative_sxfi_theater.json) without any authentication. The server responds with the latest firmware information, including version details and download links [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive firmware information, which could be used to analyze the firmware for further vulnerabilities or to perform targeted attacks on devices running the affected firmware.
Mitigation
As of the disclosure date, no official patch or mitigation has been announced. The vendor should implement proper access controls on the firmware server to prevent unauthorized access [1].
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Affected products
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