CVE-2024-1224
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in USB Pratirodh allows local attackers with administrative privileges to obtain passwords due to weak SHA1 hashing. Attackers could then take control of the application to modify user/device access controls. Only systems running USB Pratirodh with administrative access are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- USB Pratirodh
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attacker gains full control of USB Pratirodh application, modifies all user/device access controls, potentially enabling lateral movement or persistence on the system.
Likely Case
Privileged insider or compromised admin account exploits the vulnerability to extract passwords and escalate privileges within the USB control application.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and monitoring, impact is limited to potential password exposure without successful privilege escalation.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires administrative privileges and knowledge of weak cryptographic implementation. No public exploit code identified in provided references.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Not specified in provided references
Vendor Advisory: https://www.cert-in.org.in/s2cMainServlet?pageid=PUBVLNOTES01&VLCODE=CIVN-2024-0080
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Check CERT-IN advisory for patch details. 2. Contact USB Pratirodh vendor for updated version. 3. Apply security update. 4. Restart system/application as required.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict Administrative Access
allLimit administrative privileges to only essential personnel to reduce attack surface.
Monitor Administrative Activity
allImplement logging and monitoring for administrative actions on USB Pratirodh systems.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls to limit who has administrative privileges on systems running USB Pratirodh.
- Monitor for unusual administrative activity or password extraction attempts on affected systems.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if USB Pratirodh is installed and uses SHA1 for password hashing in login component. Review application configuration and cryptographic implementation.Check Version:
Check application properties or vendor documentation for version information.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify updated version from vendor and confirm SHA1 is no longer used for password hashing in login component.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual administrative access to USB Pratirodh
- Password extraction attempts
- Changes to user/device access controls
Network Indicators:
- Local system authentication anomalies
SIEM Query:
source="USB Pratirodh" AND (event_type="admin_login" OR event_type="password_access" OR event_type="access_control_change")