CVE-2018-21032 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2018-21032, a vulnerability in Hitachi Command Suite and Hitachi Automation Director allowing authenticated remote users to expose technical information. Find mitigation steps here.
An issue has been identified in versions of Hitachi Command Suite earlier than 8.7.1-00 and Hitachi Automation Director earlier than 8.5.0-00 that allows authenticated remote users to inadvertently reveal technical information via error messages.
Understanding CVE-2018-21032
This CVE pertains to a vulnerability in Hitachi Command Suite and Hitachi Automation Director that could lead to the exposure of technical information by authenticated remote users through error messages.
What is CVE-2018-21032?
The vulnerability in Hitachi Command Suite and Hitachi Automation Director allows authenticated remote users to inadvertently disclose technical information via error messages.
The Impact of CVE-2018-21032
- CVSS Base Score: 4.3 (Medium)
- Attack Vector: Network
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Confidentiality Impact: Low
- Integrity Impact: None
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: None
- Scope: Unchanged
- Vector String: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:N/A:N/C:L/I:N/PR:L/S:U/UI:N
Technical Details of CVE-2018-21032
The technical details of the CVE include:
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability enables authenticated remote users to expose technical information through error messages in Hitachi Command Suite and Hitachi Automation Director.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Hitachi Command Suite versions prior to 8.7.1-00
- Hitachi Automation Director versions prior to 8.5.0-00
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by authenticated remote users to inadvertently disclose technical information via error messages.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2018-21032, consider the following:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Hitachi Command Suite and Hitachi Automation Director to versions 8.7.1-00 and 8.5.0-00 respectively.
- Monitor error messages for any unintended technical information disclosure.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly review and update security configurations.
- Conduct security training for users to prevent inadvertent information disclosure.
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches provided by Hitachi to fix the vulnerability.