CVE-2026-29126: World-Writable, Root Owned/Run `/etc/udhcpc/default.script` in IDC SFX2100 Satellite Receiver Leads To Potential LPE

Published Mar 5, 2026
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Updated

Incorrect permission assignment (world-writable file) in /etc/udhcpc/default.script in International Data Casting (IDC) SFX2100 Satellite Receiver allows a local unprivileged attacker to potentially execute arbitrary commands with root privileges (local privilege escalation and persistence) via modification of a root-owned, world-writable BusyBox udhcpc DHCP event script, which is executed when a DHCP lease is obtained, renewed, or lost.

Affected Software

3 affected components
International Data Casting SFX2100 Satellite Receiver
All of the following
Datacast Sfx2100 Firmware
Datacast SFX2100

Event History

Mar 5, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:51 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:51 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 22, 58164
Event
via FIRST·06:30 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-29126?

CVE-2026-29126 has a high severity due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-29126?

To fix CVE-2026-29126, you should change the permissions of the /etc/udhcpc/default.script file to prevent world-writable access.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-29126?

CVE-2026-29126 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability caused by incorrect permission settings.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-29126?

Users of the International Data Casting SFX2100 Satellite Receiver are affected by CVE-2026-29126.

5

What can an attacker do with CVE-2026-29126?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2026-29126 to gain elevated privileges on the system.

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