This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Alpine iLX-F511. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8.
ZDI-26-820: (0Day) (Pwn2Own) Alpine iLX-F511 Fiv.System Exposed Dangerous Method Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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