CVE-2018-1213 : Security Advisory and Response

A security vulnerability has been identified in various Dell EMC Isilon OneFS versions, potentially allowing unauthorized requests to be sent to the server.

Understanding CVE-2018-1213

What is CVE-2018-1213?

CVE-2018-1213 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery Vulnerability found in Dell EMC Isilon OneFS versions between 8.1.0.0 - 8.1.0.1, 8.0.1.0 - 8.0.1.2, 8.0.0.0 - 8.0.0.6, versions 7.2.1.x, version 7.1.1.11, and 8.1.0.2.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1213

This vulnerability could enable a malicious user to potentially send unauthorized requests to the server on behalf of authenticated application users.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1213

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Dell EMC Isilon OneFS versions allows for Cross-Site Request Forgery, posing a security risk.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Isilon OneFS
Vendor: Dell EMC
Affected Versions: 8.1.0.0 - 8.1.0.1, 8.0.1.0 - 8.0.1.2, 8.0.0.0 - 8.0.0.6, 7.2.1.x, 7.1.1.11, 8.1.0.2

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability could be exploited by a malicious user to send unauthorized requests to the server on behalf of authenticated application users.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Dell EMC promptly.
Monitor for any unauthorized access or unusual activities.
Implement network security measures to detect and prevent CSRF attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address security vulnerabilities.
Conduct security training for employees to raise awareness of potential threats.

Patching and Updates

Dell EMC has released patches to address the vulnerability; ensure all affected systems are updated with the latest patches.