Hardcoded Credentials in IDC SFX Enable Root Remote Code Execution

Executive Summary

The vulnerability exists in the International Datacasting Corporation (IDC) SFX Series SuperFlex Satellite Receiver, which contains undocumented, hardcoded, and insecure credentials for the 'xd' user account.

A remote unauthenticated attacker can use these credentials to log in via FTP.

Since the 'xd' user has write permissions to their home directory where root-executed binaries and symbolic links (such as those used by 'xdstartstop') are stored, the attacker can overwrite these files or manipulate the symlinks.

This allows the attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution with root privileges.

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Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can have severe impacts because it allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to gain root-level control over the affected device.

With root privileges, the attacker can execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full system compromise, unauthorized access to sensitive data, disruption of services, or use of the device as a foothold for further attacks within a network.

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Compliance Impact

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Detection Guidance

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Mitigation Strategies

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