CVE-2024-25254
📋 TL;DR
SuperScan v4.1 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Hostname/IP parameter that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code. This affects all users running SuperScan v4.1. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it can be exploited remotely without authentication.
💻 Affected Systems
- SuperScan
📦 What is this software?
Superscan by Mcafee
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Remote code execution leading to complete system compromise, data theft, and lateral movement within the network.
Likely Case
Remote code execution allowing attackers to install malware, create backdoors, or disrupt services.
If Mitigated
Denial of service or application crash if exploit attempts are blocked by security controls.
🎯 Exploit Status
The referenced exploit article demonstrates command injection, suggesting weaponization is likely. Buffer overflow exploitation typically requires some technical skill but is well-documented for this type of vulnerability.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: Unknown
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch is available. Consider upgrading to a newer version if available, or discontinue use of SuperScan v4.1.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allIsolate systems running SuperScan v4.1 from critical networks and the internet
Application Whitelisting
windowsPrevent execution of SuperScan v4.1 using application control policies
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Immediately remove SuperScan v4.1 from all production systems
- Replace with alternative network scanning tools that are actively maintained and patched
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check the SuperScan version by running the application and viewing the version in the title bar or about dialog. If it shows v4.1, it is vulnerable.Check Version:
Not applicable - check version through application GUIVerify Fix Applied:
Verify SuperScan v4.1 is no longer installed on any systems. Check for the presence of superscan.exe or related files.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Process creation events for superscan.exe with unusual parameters
- Application crash logs from SuperScan
Network Indicators:
- Unusual network scanning activity from systems running SuperScan
- Exploit attempts targeting port scanning tools
SIEM Query:
Process Name="superscan.exe" AND (CommandLine Contains "-h" OR CommandLine Contains "-host")