CVE-2024-48125
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in the AsDB service of HI-SCAN 6040i Hitrax HX-03-19-I allows attackers to enumerate user credentials by sending specially crafted GIOP protocol requests. This affects organizations using this specific baggage scanning system, potentially exposing authentication data to unauthorized parties.
💻 Affected Systems
- HI-SCAN 6040i Hitrax HX-03-19-I
⚠️ 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
Attackers gain valid user credentials, leading to unauthorized access to the baggage scanning system, potential data theft, or system manipulation.
Likely Case
Credential harvesting enabling further attacks on the system or lateral movement within the network.
If Mitigated
Limited exposure if system is isolated, but credentials could still be compromised.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires crafting specific GIOP protocol requests to the AsDB service.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check with vendor for specific patched version
Vendor Advisory: Not provided in CVE
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Contact Smiths Detection (vendor) for patch. 2. Apply patch following vendor instructions. 3. Verify service functionality post-patch.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allIsolate the HI-SCAN system from untrusted networks to prevent remote exploitation.
Access Control
allRestrict network access to the AsDB service port (typically GIOP/IIOP ports) using firewalls.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Monitor network traffic to/from the AsDB service for unusual GIOP requests.
- Implement credential rotation and strong authentication policies for system users.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test if AsDB service responds to crafted GIOP requests that could enumerate credentials (requires specialized testing).Check Version:
Check system firmware/software version via vendor-provided interface or documentation.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify with vendor that patch is applied and test that credential enumeration via GIOP is no longer possible.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual GIOP protocol requests to AsDB service
- Multiple failed authentication attempts following GIOP traffic
Network Indicators:
- GIOP traffic to the HI-SCAN system from unexpected sources
- Patterns of repeated GIOP requests
SIEM Query:
source_ip=* AND dest_port=(GIOP_port) AND protocol=giop AND count>threshold