Magnet Forensics AXIOM Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Magnet Forensics AXIOM. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must acquire data from a malicious mobile device.
The specific flaw exists within the Android device image acquisition functionality. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user.
Additional Details
Magnet Forensics has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://docs.magnetforensics.com/docs/axiom/release_notes.html
Disclosure Timeline
- 2024-06-05 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2024-08-13 - Coordinated public release of advisory
- 2024-08-15 - Advisory Updated
Credit
Andrew Clark IV
