Keysight Ixia Vision Product Family

Posted on Tuesday March 04, 2025

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

CVSS v4 8.6
ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/low attack complexity
Vendor: Keysight
Equipment: Ixia Vision Product Family
Vulnerabilities: Path Traversal, Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference

2. RISK EVALUATION

Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could crash the device being accessed; a buffer overflow condition may allow remote code execution.

3. TECHNICAL DETAILS

3.1 AFFECTED PRODUCTS

Keysight reports the following versions of Vision Network Packet Broker product family are affected:

Ixia Vision Product Family: Versions 6.3.1

3.2 VULNERABILITY OVERVIEW

3.2.1 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory CWE-22

Path traversal may allow remote code execution using privileged account (requires device admin account, cannot be performed by a regular user). In combination with the 'Upload' functionality this could be used to execute an arbitrary script or possibly an uploaded binary. Remediation in Version 6.7.0, release date: 20-Oct-24.

CVE-2025-24494 has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

A CVSS v4 score has also been calculated for CVE-2025-24494. A base score of 8.6 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N).

3.2.2 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference CWE-611

External XML entity injection allows arbitrary download of files. The score without least privilege principle violation is as calculated below. In combination with other issues it may facilitate further compromise of the device. Remediation in Version 6.8.0, release date: 01-Mar-25.

CVE-2025-24521 has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.9 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

A CVSS v4 score has also been calculated for CVE-2025-24521 . A base score of 6.9 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N).

3.2.3 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory CWE-22

Path traversal may lead to arbitrary file download. The score without least privilege principle violation is as calculated below. In combination with other issues it may facilitate further compromise of the device. Remediation in Version 6.8.0, release date: 01-Mar-25.

CVE-2025-21095 has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.9 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

A CVSS v4 score has also been calculated for CVE-2025-21095. A base score of 6.9 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N).

3.2.4 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory CWE-22

Path traversal may lead to arbitrary file deletion. The score without least privilege principle violation is as calculated below. In combination with other issues it may facilitate further compromise of the device. Remediation in Version 6.8.0, release date: 01-Mar-25.

CVE-2025-23416 has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.9 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).

A CVSS v4 score has also been calculated for CVE-2025-23416. A base score of 6.9 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N).

3.3 BACKGROUND

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS: Information Technology
COUNTRIES/AREAS DEPLOYED: Worldwide
COMPANY HEADQUARTERS LOCATION: United States

3.4 RESEARCHER

NATO Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) reported these vulnerabilities to Keysight.

4. MITIGATIONS

Keysight recommends that all users upgrade to the latest version of software as soon as possible. Older versions of this software may have this vulnerability; Keysight recommends that users discontinue the use of older software versions.

For more information about the Ixia Vision Product Family, please visit Ixia product support

Further questions can be answered by contacting Keysight.

CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of this these vulnerabilities, such as:

Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, ensuring they are not accessible from the Internet.
Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolating them from business networks.
When remote access is required, use more secure methods, such as virtual private networks (VPNs), recognizing VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available. Also recognize VPN is only as secure as the connected devices.

CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures.

CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov/ics. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies.

CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets.

Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov/ics in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies.

Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents.

CISA also recommends users take the following measures to protect themselves from social engineering attacks:

Do not click web links or open attachments in unsolicited email messages.
Refer to Recognizing and Avoiding Email Scams for more information on avoiding email scams.
Refer to Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks for more information on social engineering attacks.

No known public exploitation specifically targeting these vulnerabilities has been reported to CISA at this time.