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Critical RCE Vulnerability Patched in Ivanti Endpoint Manager (CVE-2024-29847)

Summary

OEM

Ivanti

Severity

Critical

Date of Announcement

2024-09-13

CVSS Score

9.8

CVE

CVE-2024-29847

CWE

CWE-502

Exploited in Wild

Yes

Patch/Remediation Available

Yes

Advisory Version

1.0

Overview

A critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-29847) has been identified in Ivanti Endpoint Manager, allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely. This flaw is due to a deserialization of untrusted data issue in the AgentPortal.exe service, specifically within the .NET Remote framework. Exploitation can allow attackers to perform file operations such as reading or writing files on the server, potentially leading to full system compromise.

Vulnerability Name

CVE ID

Product Affected

Impact

CVSS Score

Ivanti RCE (Remote code execution) Vulnerability

CVE-2024-29847

Ivanti Endpoint Manager (EPM) versions prior to 2022 SU6 and 2024 September updates

Critical

9.8

Technical Summary

CVE ID

System Affected

Vulnerability Details

Impact

CVE-2024-29847

Ivanti Endpoint Manager (EPM) versions prior to 2022 SU6 and 2024 September updates

The AgentPortal.exe service's insecure deserialization, notably in the On Start method that makes use of the antiquated Microsoft.NET Remoting framework, is the source of the vulnerability. Without any security enforcement, the service registers a TCP channel that makes it possible for attackers to inject malicious objects. Attackers can initiate file operations, such as reading, writing, or even executing arbitrary code on the server for example, launching web shells for remote code execution by transmitting a crafted hash table of serialized objects.

Remote Code Execution (RCE)

Remediation

Ivanti has released security updates addressing this vulnerability. Apply the latest patches for Ivanti EPM immediately:

  • Ivanti EPM 2022 SU6
  • Ivanti EPM September 2024 Update

General Recommendations:

  • Conduct regular vulnerability scans to ensure that all systems are up-to-date, and no vulnerable versions are in use.
  • Ensure that systems and users only have the minimum required access levels to reduce the impact of any compromise.
  • Segregate critical systems from the rest of the network to minimize potential damage from a successful exploitation.

Critical SonicWall Firewall Vulnerability Exploited in Ransomware Attacks

Summary

OEM

SonicWall

Severity

Critical

Date of Announcement

2024-09-06

CVSS Score

9.3

CVE

CVE-2024-40766

CWE

CWE-284

Exploited in Wild

Yes

Patch/Remediation Available

Yes

Advisory Version

1.0

Overview

A critical vulnerability in SonicWall SonicOS management access and SSLVPN, tracked as CVE-2024-40766, has been identified and potentially exploited in ransomware attacks. The vulnerability affects SonicWall firewalls (Gen 5, Gen 6, and Gen 7) and involves improper access control, which could allow unauthorized resource access or trigger a firewall crash. The Akira and other ransomware group is suspected of using this flaw to gain initial access to compromised systems.

Vulnerability Name

CVE ID

Product Affected

Impact

CVSS Score

SonicOS Improper Access Control Vulnerability

CVE-2024-40766

SOHO (Gen 5),
Gen6 Firewalls,

Gen7 Firewalls

 
(Detailed table in Remediation)

Critical

9.3

Technical Summary

CVE ID

System Affected

Vulnerability Details

Impact

CVE-2024-40766

Affects SonicWall Gen 5 and Gen 6 devices, as well as Gen 7 devices running SonicOS 7.0.1-5035 and older versions.

The SonicWall SSLVPN vulnerability (CVE-2024-40766) involves an improper access control issue within SonicOS, specifically targeting the management access and SSLVPN functionality of the firewall. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to gain unauthorized access to critical resources or cause a firewall crash by bypassing security restrictions.

Potential unauthorized access to SonicWall firewalls, leading to resource exposure or system crashes.

Remediation

SonicWall has released patches to address CVE-2024-40766. Organizations are urged to apply these patches immediately to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
Here is the below table for fixed Platforms with the impacted versions along with fixed versions:

Impacted Platform

Impacted Versions

Fixed Versions

SOHO (Gen 5)

5.9.2.14-12o and older versions

5.9.2.14-13o

Gen6 Firewalls

6.5.4.14-109n and older versions

6.5.2.8-2n (for SM9800, NSsp 12400, NSsp 12800)


6.5.4.15.116n (for other Gen6 Firewall appliances)

Gen7 FirewallsGen7 Firewalls

SonicOS build version 7.0.1-5035 and older versions.


However, SonicWall recommends you install the latest firmware.

This vulnerability is not reproducible in SonicOS firmware version higher than 7.0.1-5035.


However, SonicWall recommends you install the latest firmware.

General Recommendations:

  • Limit management and SSLVPN access to trusted sources and disable WAN management portal internet access as an additional safeguard.
  • SonicWall strongly advises that customers using GEN5 and GEN6 firewalls with SSLVPN users should update their credentials as a precaution.
  • Enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all SSLVPN users to reduce the risk of unauthorized access.
  • Continuously monitor for signs of compromise, especially for abnormal activities related to SonicWall devices.
  • Regularly monitor for suspicious login attempts from unusual locations or IP addresses, and block any that are identified.
  • Additionally, if there is any unauthorized access to the SonicWall management interface, take steps to block those access points as well.

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