(Pwn2Own) Inductive Automation Ignition ServerMessageHeader Deserialization Of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Inductive Automation Ignition. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists with the handling of serialized data. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM.
Additional Details
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-147-01
Disclosure Timeline
- 2020-01-30 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2020-06-01 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Chris Anastasio (muffin) and Steven Seeley (mr_me) of Incite Team