CVE-2018-1215 : What You Need to Know

A security flaw has been identified in vApp Manager, a component of Dell EMC Unisphere for VMAX, Dell EMC Solutions Enabler, Dell EMC VASA Virtual Appliances, and Dell EMC VMAX Embedded Management (eManagement), potentially allowing an authenticated remote user to upload harmful files to the web server.

Understanding CVE-2018-1215

This CVE involves an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in vApp Manager, affecting various Dell EMC products.

What is CVE-2018-1215?

CVE-2018-1215 is an arbitrary file upload vulnerability found in vApp Manager, which is embedded in Dell EMC Unisphere for VMAX, Dell EMC Solutions Enabler, Dell EMC VASA Virtual Appliances, and Dell EMC VMAX Embedded Management (eManagement).

The Impact of CVE-2018-1215

The vulnerability could allow a remote authenticated user with malicious intent to upload harmful files to any location on the web server. When combined with CVE-2018-1216, the attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the default account.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1215

This section provides more detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows an authenticated remote user to upload malicious files to the web server through vApp Manager.

Affected Systems and Versions

Dell EMC Unisphere for VMAX Virtual Appliance prior to version 8.4.0.18
Dell EMC Solutions Enabler Virtual Appliance prior to version 8.4.0.21
Dell EMC VASA Virtual Appliance prior to version 8.4.0.514
Dell EMC VMAX Embedded Management (eManagement) version 1.4 and earlier (Enginuity Release 5977.1125.1125 and earlier)

Exploitation Mechanism

An authenticated remote user can exploit this vulnerability by uploading malicious files to the web server, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data compromise.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2018-1215, the following steps can be taken:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the necessary patches provided by Dell EMC to fix the vulnerability.
Monitor and restrict access to the affected systems to prevent unauthorized activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and firmware to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms and access controls to prevent unauthorized access.

Patching and Updates

Dell EMC has released patches to address the vulnerability. Ensure that all affected systems are updated with the latest patches to secure the environment.