CVE-2017-15663 : Security Advisory and Response

A denial of service vulnerability has been identified in Flexense Disk Pulse Enterprise v10.1.18, affecting the Control Protocol by exploiting a specially crafted SERVER_GET_INFO packet.

Understanding CVE-2017-15663

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Flexense Disk Pulse Enterprise v10.1.18 that can lead to denial of service attacks.

What is CVE-2017-15663?

The vulnerability in Flexense Disk Pulse Enterprise v10.1.18 allows attackers to disrupt the service by sending a malicious packet to the control port 9120.

The Impact of CVE-2017-15663

Exploiting this vulnerability can result in a denial of service, potentially disrupting the normal operation of the affected system.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-15663

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability lies in the Control Protocol of Flexense Disk Pulse Enterprise v10.1.18, triggered by a specially crafted SERVER_GET_INFO packet.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Flexense Disk Pulse Enterprise
Version: 10.1.18

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted SERVER_GET_INFO packet to the control port 9120.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-15663 is crucial to maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity targeting port 9120.
Implement firewall rules to restrict access to the control port.
Consider blocking incoming traffic on port 9120 if not essential for operations.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the Flexense Disk Pulse Enterprise software to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address potential weaknesses.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Flexense to address the vulnerability and enhance system security.