CVE-2019-14718 : Security Advisory and Response

Verifone MX900 series Pinpad Payment Terminals with OS 30251000 are vulnerable to insecure permissions, leading to arbitrary command injection and privilege escalation in the svc_netcontrol component.

Understanding CVE-2019-14718

This CVE involves a security vulnerability in Verifone MX900 series Pinpad Payment Terminals.

What is CVE-2019-14718?

The Verifone MX900 series Pinpad Payment Terminals, running OS 30251000, have insecure permissions that can be exploited for arbitrary command injection and privilege escalation in the svc_netcontrol component.

The Impact of CVE-2019-14718

The vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands and escalate privileges, potentially compromising the security and integrity of the payment terminals.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-14718

This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Verifone MX900 series Pinpad Payment Terminals with OS 30251000 allows for arbitrary command injection and privilege escalation through insecure permissions in the svc_netcontrol component.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Verifone MX900 series Pinpad Payment Terminals
Vendor: Verifone
Versions: OS 30251000

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by attackers to inject arbitrary commands and escalate privileges through the insecure permissions in the svc_netcontrol component.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-14718 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Verifone promptly.
Monitor and restrict network access to the affected terminals.
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and firmware on the payment terminals.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Educate users and administrators about secure practices and potential threats.
Implement network segmentation to isolate critical systems from potential attacks.
Consider implementing intrusion detection and prevention systems.
Stay informed about security advisories and updates from Verifone.
Engage with cybersecurity professionals for security audits and recommendations.

Patching and Updates

Verifone may release patches and updates to address the insecure permissions vulnerability in the Verifone MX900 series Pinpad Payment Terminals with OS 30251000.