CVE-2018-11077 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Dell EMC Avamar and Integrated Data Protection Appliance Command Injection Vulnerability

Understanding CVE-2018-11077

An OS command injection vulnerability affecting Dell EMC Avamar Server and Integrated Data Protection Appliance.

What is CVE-2018-11077?

An OS command injection vulnerability in the 'getlogs' utility of Dell EMC Avamar Server and Integrated Data Protection Appliance allows a malicious admin user to execute arbitrary commands with root privilege.

The Impact of CVE-2018-11077

Malicious users can potentially gain root access to the affected systems.
Unauthorized execution of commands may lead to system compromise and data breaches.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-11077

Vulnerability details, affected systems, and exploitation mechanisms.

Vulnerability Description

The 'getlogs' utility in Dell EMC Avamar Server and Integrated Data Protection Appliance is susceptible to OS command injection, enabling unauthorized command execution.

Affected Systems and Versions

Dell EMC Avamar Server versions 7.2.0 to 18.1
Integrated Data Protection Appliance versions 2.0 to 2.2

Exploitation Mechanism

Malicious Avamar admin users can exploit the vulnerability to run arbitrary commands with root privileges.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2018-11077 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly.
Restrict access to vulnerable utilities.
Monitor and audit admin activities for suspicious behavior.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software and firmware.
Conduct security training for system administrators.
Implement least privilege access controls.

Patching and Updates

Dell EMC has released patches to address the vulnerability.
Regularly check for security advisories and updates from the vendor.