CVE-2025-57201

8.8 HIGH

📋 TL;DR

This CVE describes an authenticated command injection vulnerability in AVTECH SECURITY Corporation's DGM1104 FullImg-1015-1004-1006-1003 SMB server function. Attackers with valid credentials can execute arbitrary commands on affected systems by sending crafted inputs. Organizations using these specific AVTECH security devices are at risk.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:
  • AVTECH SECURITY Corporation DGM1104 FullImg-1015-1004-1006-1003
Versions: Specific version information not provided in CVE description
Operating Systems: Embedded system (likely Linux-based)
Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes
Notes: Requires authenticated access to SMB server function. Exact firmware versions affected not specified in provided references.

📦 What is this software?

⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Full system compromise allowing attackers to install persistent backdoors, exfiltrate sensitive data, pivot to other network segments, or disrupt security monitoring functions.

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Likely Case

Attackers gain shell access to the security device, potentially disabling security functions, accessing network traffic, or using the device as a foothold for lateral movement.

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If Mitigated

Limited impact due to network segmentation, strong authentication controls, and monitoring that detects unusual SMB activity.

🌐 Internet-Facing: HIGH
🏢 Internal Only: MEDIUM

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ⚠️ Yes
Weaponized: LIKELY
Unauthenticated Exploit: ✅ No
Complexity: LOW

Exploit details available in GitHub repository. Requires authentication but command injection is straightforward once authenticated.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: Not available

Vendor Advisory: http://avtech.com

Restart Required: No

Instructions:

1. Check AVTECH website for security advisories. 2. If patch available, download from vendor portal. 3. Apply firmware update following vendor instructions. 4. Verify update completed successfully.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Disable SMB Server

all

Turn off SMB server functionality if not required for operations

Specific commands depend on device interface - use web GUI or CLI to disable SMB services

Restrict SMB Access

all

Limit SMB server access to specific trusted IP addresses only

Configure firewall rules to restrict SMB (port 445) access to necessary management systems

🧯 If You Can't Patch

  • Segment affected devices on isolated network VLANs with strict firewall rules
  • Implement multi-factor authentication and strong password policies for all device accounts

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check device firmware version against vendor advisory. Test with controlled exploit if authorized.

Check Version:

Check via device web interface or SSH to device (vendor-specific command)

Verify Fix Applied:

Verify firmware version matches patched version from vendor. Test SMB function with safe payloads.

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

  • Unusual SMB authentication patterns
  • SMB requests with shell metacharacters or unusual parameters
  • Unexpected process execution from SMB service

Network Indicators:

  • SMB traffic to/from security devices with unusual payloads
  • Outbound connections from security devices to unexpected destinations

SIEM Query:

source="avtech_device" AND (protocol="SMB" AND (command="*cmd*" OR command="*sh*" OR command="*bash*"))

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