CVE-2025-66262 Exploit Fix & Mitigation Guide

Vulnerability Summary

Arbitrary File Overwrite via Tar Extraction Path Traversal in DB Electronica Telecomunicazioni S.p.A. Mozart FM Transmitter versions 30, 50, 100, 300, 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 3500, 6000, 7000 allows an attacker to perform Tar extraction with -C / allow arbitrary file overwrite via crafted archive. The `restore_mozzi_memories.sh` script extracts user-controlled tar archives with `-C /` flag, depositing contents to the filesystem root without path validation. When combined with the unauthenticated file upload vulnerabilities (CVE-01, CVE-06, CVE-07), attackers can craft malicious .tgz archives containing path-traversed filenames (e.g., `etc/shadow`, `var/www/index.php`) to overwrite critical system files in writable directories, achieving full system compromise.

Why is this Critical?

This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass security boundaries. If successfully exploited, malicious actors could gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, execute arbitrary code, or disrupt critical services. For enterprise environments, this poses a severe risk of data breaches and compliance violations (GDPR/HIPAA).

Security Best Practices

• Patch Management: Automate security updates to reduce the exposure window.
• Network Segmentation: Isolate critical services to prevent lateral movement.
• Traffic Monitoring: Use intrusion detection systems to spot exploitation attempts.