Overview
The CVE-2025-36905 vulnerability is a critical flaw found in the gxp_mapping_create function of the gxp_mapping.c file, allowing potential privilege escalation due to a logic error. This vulnerability significantly affects users and system administrators as it may lead to system compromise or data leakage, even without any user interaction.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-36905
Severity: High, CVSS Score 7.8
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Not Required
Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
gxp_mapping.c | All versions prior to patch
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability occurs due to a logic error in the gxp_mapping_create function of the gxp_mapping.c file. An attacker can exploit this flaw to escalate their privileges within the system, bypassing the normal privilege checks that the system has in place. This can be done locally without any additional execution privileges or user interaction, making it a serious threat.
Conceptual Example Code
Here’s a conceptual example of how an attacker might take advantage of this vulnerability:
#include <stdio.h>
#include "gxp_mapping.h"
int main() {
// Create an object with escalated privileges
struct gxp_mapping *gxp = gxp_mapping_create();
// Exploit the logic error to gain escalated privileges
gxp->privilege = "root";
// Execute a command with escalated privileges
system_with_privilege("rm -rf /", gxp);
}This is a hypothetical example, but it illustrates the kind of danger this vulnerability poses. An attacker could potentially execute any command with escalated privileges, leading to total system compromise.
Mitigation Guidance
The best way to protect against this vulnerability is to apply the vendor patch as soon as it becomes available. In the meantime, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as temporary mitigation. Regularly monitor and update your systems to protect against such vulnerabilities.
