Overview
CVE-2025-7097 is a critical vulnerability found in Comodo Internet Security Premium 12.3.4.8162. This vulnerability has a high severity score of 8.1 indicating a significant risk to the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of the affected system. The vulnerability lies in the handling of the cis_update_x64.xml file and can lead to Operating System (OS) command injection by manipulating binary/params. The vulnerability has the potential to compromise the system or result in data leakage.
The vulnerability has a high complexity level, which means it may require a certain level of expertise to exploit. However, the exploit has been disclosed to the public, increasing the likelihood of attempted attacks despite its complexity. The vendor has been notified but has not yet responded, leaving systems potentially unprotected.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-7097
Severity: Critical (CVSS: 8.1)
Attack Vector: Remote
Privileges Required: High
User Interaction: None
Impact: System compromise and potential data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Comodo Internet Security Premium | 12.3.4.8162
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability is present in the handling of the cis_update_x64.xml file by the Manifest File Handler component of Comodo Internet Security Premium. The manipulation of the binary/params argument can lead to an OS command injection. This allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system under the privileges of the application. The attack can be initiated remotely and does not require any user interaction, making it a significant threat to the affected systems.
Conceptual Example Code
Here’s an example of how an attacker might exploit this vulnerability. Note that this is a conceptual example and not actual exploitation code:
POST /cis_update_x64.xml HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/xml
<binary>
<params>;& cmd.exe /c "malicious_command" &;</params>
</binary>In this example, the attacker sends a specially crafted request to the cis_update_x64.xml file. The `params` value is manipulated to include a malicious command (`”malicious_command”`), which is then executed on the system.
Mitigation
Users of Comodo Internet Security Premium 12.3.4.8162 are advised to apply patches provided by the vendor. If no patches are available, it is recommended to use a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) as a temporary mitigation method. Furthermore, it is always good practice to limit the privileges of applications to reduce the potential impact of such vulnerabilities.