Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Ross Video DashBoard 8.5.1 has weak file permissions that can let a logged-in user replace the main DashBoard executable. If abused, the attacker could run malicious code with the privileges of whoever launches the application. This is mainly an internal-access risk, but the business impact could be severe on production media-control systems.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation where DashBoard 8.5.1 supports live production, broadcast operations, or shared administrative workstations. This is not confirmed actively exploited, but public exploit information and high impact make it unsuitable to leave unreviewed.
Technical view
CVE-2019-25245 is a CWE-732 improper permissions issue in DashBoard 8.5.1. The disclosure states Authenticated Users may have Modify or Create permissions on DashBoard.exe, enabling executable replacement. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.8 with low privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited by the provided sources to Ross Video DashBoard version 8.5.1. Risk is highest where multiple authenticated users can access the host or installation path. The source bundle lists other versions as not identified affected; do not assume impact beyond 8.5.1 without vendor confirmation.
Exploitation context
A public Exploit-DB entry and Zero Science Lab disclosure exist, so defenders should treat this as publicly documented. The bundle marks CISA KEV as false, and no provided source states active exploitation. Exploitation requires authenticated access and the vulnerable file permissions.
Researcher notes
Evidence is concise and third-party heavy. The public record identifies version 8.5.1, CWE-732, and executable replacement via permissive Authenticated Users flags. No vendor advisory, fixed version, or active exploitation claim is included in the supplied sources.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory systems for Ross Video DashBoard 8.5.1.
- Check Ross Video guidance for supported upgrades or vendor remediation.
- Restrict write, modify, and create permissions on the DashBoard executable path.
- Limit authenticated user access to DashBoard hosts and installation directories.
- Test permission changes before applying them to production media-control environments.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed DashBoard version on each host.
- Review ACLs on DashBoard.exe and its installation directory.
- Verify Authenticated Users cannot modify, create, or replace executable files there.
- Review file integrity, hashes, or EDR history for unexpected DashBoard.exe changes.
- Document compensating controls if vendor remediation is not yet available.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-46742CVE reference · exploit
- Ross Video Official Product HomepageCVE reference · product
- Zero Science Lab Disclosure (ZSL-2019-5516)CVE reference · third-party-advisory
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Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.