PAX Technology Q80 XCB Daemon Missing Authentication Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information and modify configuration on affected installations of PAX Technology Q80. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the XCB daemon. The issue results from the lack of authentication prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root.
Was ZDI-CAN-30584.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Adjacent
Requires local network access
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
Low
Partial data modification
Availability
None
No disruption
CVSS Vector v3.0