CVE-2024-24899
📋 TL;DR
This OS command injection vulnerability in openEuler's aops-zeus component allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected Linux systems. The vulnerability exists in the constant.py configuration file and affects all installations running aops-zeus versions 1.2.0 through 1.4.0.
💻 Affected Systems
- openEuler aops-zeus
⚠️ 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
Full system compromise with root privileges, allowing complete control over the affected server, data exfiltration, and lateral movement within the network.
Likely Case
Unauthorized command execution leading to service disruption, data manipulation, or installation of backdoors/malware.
If Mitigated
Limited impact due to proper input validation, command sanitization, and restricted user permissions preventing successful exploitation.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires access to the vulnerable component, but the vulnerability is straightforward to exploit once access is obtained.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.4.1 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://www.openeuler.org/zh/security/security-bulletins/detail/?id=openEuler-SA-2024-1291
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Update aops-zeus to version 1.4.1 or later using your package manager. 2. Restart the aops-zeus service. 3. Verify the update was successful by checking the version.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Enhancement
linuxImplement strict input validation and sanitization for all user-supplied data before processing in the affected component.
# Manual code review and modification of constant.py to add input validation
Access Restriction
linuxRestrict access to the aops-zeus component to only trusted users and systems.
# Configure firewall rules to limit access
# Implement authentication and authorization controls
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate affected systems from critical network segments and internet access
- Implement strict monitoring and alerting for suspicious command execution patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check the aops-zeus version: rpm -q aops-zeus or check the installed package version in your package manager.Check Version:
rpm -q aops-zeus | grep -E '1\.(2|3|4)\.0'Verify Fix Applied:
Verify the installed version is 1.4.1 or later and review the constant.py file for proper input validation.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual command execution patterns in system logs
- Unexpected processes spawned by aops-zeus
- Failed authentication attempts followed by command execution
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected outbound connections from aops-zeus servers
- Anomalous network traffic patterns
SIEM Query:
source="aops-zeus" AND (event_type="command_execution" OR process_name="sh" OR process_name="bash")🔗 References
- https://gitee.com/src-openeuler/aops-zeus/pulls/107
- https://gitee.com/src-openeuler/aops-zeus/pulls/108
- https://www.openeuler.org/zh/security/security-bulletins/detail/?id=openEuler-SA-2024-1291
- https://www.openeuler.org/zh/security/security-bulletins/detail/?id=openEuler-SA-2024-1292
- https://www.openeuler.org/zh/security/security-bulletins/detail/?id=openEuler-SA-2024-1293
- https://www.openeuler.org/zh/security/security-bulletins/detail/?id=openEuler-SA-2024-1294
- https://gitee.com/src-openeuler/aops-zeus/pulls/107
- https://gitee.com/src-openeuler/aops-zeus/pulls/108
- https://www.openeuler.org/zh/security/security-bulletins/detail/?id=openEuler-SA-2024-1291
- https://www.openeuler.org/zh/security/security-bulletins/detail/?id=openEuler-SA-2024-1292
- https://www.openeuler.org/zh/security/security-bulletins/detail/?id=openEuler-SA-2024-1293
- https://www.openeuler.org/zh/security/security-bulletins/detail/?id=openEuler-SA-2024-1294
