CVE-2018-1235 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2018-1235, a command injection vulnerability in Dell EMC RecoverPoint versions prior to 5.1.2 and RecoverPoint for VMs versions prior to 5.1.1.3, allowing unauthorized remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands with root privilege.
A command injection vulnerability has been identified in Dell EMC RecoverPoint versions earlier than 5.1.2 and RecoverPoint for VMs versions earlier than 5.1.1.3. This vulnerability could potentially be exploited by an unauthorized remote attacker to perform arbitrary commands on the affected system with root privilege.
Understanding CVE-2018-1235
What is CVE-2018-1235?
CVE-2018-1235 is a command injection vulnerability found in Dell EMC RecoverPoint and RecoverPoint for VMs, allowing unauthorized remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands with root privilege.
The Impact of CVE-2018-1235
This vulnerability poses a significant risk as it enables attackers to gain unauthorized access and execute commands with elevated privileges on affected systems.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-1235
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability exists in Dell EMC RecoverPoint versions prior to 5.1.2 and RecoverPoint for VMs versions prior to 5.1.1.3, allowing remote attackers to perform command injections.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Dell EMC RecoverPoint
- Vendor: Dell EMC
- Versions Affected: < 5.1.2
- Product: Dell EMC RecoverPoint Virtual Machine (VM)
- Vendor: Dell EMC
- Versions Affected: < 5.1.1.3
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability remotely, injecting and executing arbitrary commands on the targeted system with root privileges.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Dell EMC promptly.
- Implement network segmentation to limit access to vulnerable systems.
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch all software and systems to prevent vulnerabilities.
- Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address potential weaknesses.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that all affected Dell EMC RecoverPoint and RecoverPoint for VMs systems are updated to versions 5.1.2 and 5.1.1.3 or higher to mitigate the command injection vulnerability.