EUVD-2017-18930CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Serviio PRO 1.8 contains an unquoted search path vulnerability in the Windows service that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges by placing malicious executables in the system root path. Additionally, improper directory permissions with full access for the Users group allow authenticated users to replace the executable file with arbitrary binaries, enabling privilege escalation during service startup or system reboot.
Analysis
Serviio PRO 1.8 and earlier versions contain an unquoted service path vulnerability combined with insecure directory permissions that allows local authenticated users to escalate privileges to SYSTEM level. A public exploit is available, making this vulnerability easily exploitable by any authenticated user on the system. With a CVSS score of 7.8 and multiple proof-of-concept exploits published, this represents a significant risk for organizations running affected versions.
Technical Context
This vulnerability combines two distinct security flaws in the Serviio PRO media server software (CPE: cpe:2.3:a:serviio:serviio_pro:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*). The primary issue is CWE-428 (Unquoted Search Path), where the Windows service executable path lacks proper quotation marks, causing Windows to search for executables in unexpected locations. Additionally, the installation directory grants full access permissions to the Users group, allowing any authenticated user to replace legitimate binaries. Affected versions include Serviio PRO 1.6.1, 1.7.0, 1.7.1, and 1.8.0.0 PRO according to ENISA EUVD data.
Affected Products
Serviio PRO versions 1.6.1, 1.7.0, 1.7.1, and 1.8.0.0 PRO on Windows platforms. The vulnerability specifically affects the Windows service installation where the executable path is unquoted and directory permissions allow write access to the Users group. Linux installations are not affected as this is a Windows service-specific issue.
Remediation
Users should upgrade to Serviio PRO version newer than 1.8.0.0 if available. As immediate workarounds: (1) Manually quote the service path in the Windows registry under HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Serviio, (2) Restrict directory permissions on the Serviio installation folder to remove write access for non-administrative users, (3) Monitor for unauthorized modifications to files in the Serviio directory. Vendor advisory available at https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2017-5405.php.
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