CVE-2018-1242 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Dell EMC RecoverPoint versions prior to 5.1.2 and RecoverPoint for VMs versions prior to 5.1.1.3 have a command injection vulnerability in the Boxmgmt CLI, potentially exploitable by authenticated users with boxmgmt privileges.

Understanding CVE-2018-1242

This CVE involves a command injection vulnerability in Dell EMC RecoverPoint and RecoverPoint for VMs.

What is CVE-2018-1242?

The Boxmgmt CLI in Dell EMC RecoverPoint versions before 5.1.2 and RecoverPoint for VMs versions before 5.1.1.3 has a vulnerability that allows command injection. This could be exploited by authenticated users with boxmgmt privileges to access RPA files.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1242

The vulnerability could allow malicious users to read RPA files, but files requiring root permission cannot be accessed.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1242

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability lies in the Boxmgmt CLI of Dell EMC RecoverPoint and RecoverPoint for VMs.

Affected Systems and Versions

Dell EMC RecoverPoint versions before 5.1.2
Dell EMC RecoverPoint for VMs versions before 5.1.1.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Authenticated users with boxmgmt privileges can exploit the vulnerability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from this vulnerability is crucial.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Dell EMC promptly.
Restrict access to vulnerable systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
Implement the principle of least privilege to limit user access.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Dell EMC.
Regularly check for and apply patches to mitigate vulnerabilities.