CVE-2024-55030
📋 TL;DR
A command injection vulnerability in NASA Fprime v3.4.3's Command Dispatcher Service allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected systems. This affects organizations using NASA Fprime v3.4.3 for spacecraft or embedded systems software development. The vulnerability enables remote code execution with high impact.
💻 Affected Systems
- NASA Fprime
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands, potentially leading to data theft, system destruction, or lateral movement within connected networks.
Likely Case
Remote code execution leading to unauthorized system access, data exfiltration, or disruption of spacecraft/embedded system operations.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper network segmentation, least privilege access, and input validation are implemented.
🎯 Exploit Status
The vulnerability is in a core service and exploitation details are publicly available. Command injection typically requires minimal technical skill to exploit.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Not available
Vendor Advisory: Not available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Monitor NASA Fprime GitHub repository for security updates
2. Apply any available patches immediately
3. Consider upgrading to newer versions if available
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allIsolate NASA Fprime systems from untrusted networks and internet access
Input Validation Enhancement
allImplement strict input validation for Command Dispatcher Service inputs
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit exposure
- Monitor Command Dispatcher Service logs for suspicious activity and implement application-level firewalls
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if running NASA Fprime v3.4.3 and verify Command Dispatcher Service is exposedCheck Version:
Check Fprime documentation or configuration files for version informationVerify Fix Applied:
Verify system is no longer running vulnerable version and test command injection attempts are blocked📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual command execution patterns in Command Dispatcher Service logs
- Suspicious system commands from Fprime processes
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected network connections from Fprime systems
- Command injection patterns in network traffic
SIEM Query:
source="fprime" AND (command="*;*" OR command="*|*" OR command="*`*" OR command="*$(*")