CVE-2018-5347 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2018-5347 affecting Seagate Media Server in Seagate Personal Cloud. Discover the impact, affected systems, exploitation, and mitigation steps.
Seagate Media Server in Seagate Personal Cloud has a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated command injection in specific functions.
Understanding CVE-2018-5347
What is CVE-2018-5347?
The Seagate Media Server, present in the Seagate Personal Cloud, is susceptible to unauthenticated command injection due to mishandling of .psp URLs.
The Impact of CVE-2018-5347
This vulnerability enables unauthenticated users to execute commands through the uploadTelemetry and getLogs functions, posing a significant security risk.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-5347
Vulnerability Description
The flaw originates from the mishandling of .psp URLs by the fastcgi.server component, leading to the mishandling of shell metacharacters.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Seagate Media Server
- Vendor: Seagate
- Versions: All versions are affected
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability allows attackers to inject and execute commands through the uploadTelemetry and getLogs functions.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Disable remote access if not required
- Implement network segmentation to limit exposure
- Monitor and restrict access to the affected functions
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch the Seagate Personal Cloud
- Conduct security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities
Patching and Updates
Apply patches and updates provided by Seagate to address the command injection vulnerability.