CVE-2024-46917: vynamic security — Exploit

Description

Diebold Nixdorf Vynamic Security Suite through 4.3.0 SR01 does not validate file attributes or the contents of /root during integrity validation. This allows code execution, recovery of TPM Disk Encryption keys, decryption of the Windows system partition, and full control of the Windows OS, e.g., through ~/.profile changes.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-353 CWE-353

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
dieboldnixdorf	vynamic_security_suite	< 4.3.0sr01

References

Exploits

https://www.atredis.com/blog/2025/8/26/24nrgne4dqbwjxyip7txn8ep6zj057

Other References

https://github.com/emptynebuli https://www.dieboldnixdorf.com/en-us/banking/portfolio/software/security/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-46917? +

Diebold Nixdorf Vynamic Security Suite through 4.3.0 SR01 does not validate file attributes or the contents of /root during integrity validation. This allows code execution, recovery of TPM Disk Encryption keys, decryption of the Windows system partition, and full control of the Windows OS, e.g., through ~/.profile changes. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-46917? +

CVE-2024-46917 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-46917? +

CVE-2024-46917 affects products from dieboldnixdorf, specifically: vynamic_security_suite. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-46917? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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