CVE-2018-5488 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2018-5488 affecting NetApp SANtricity Web Services Proxy and Storage Manager, allowing unauthenticated remote code execution. Find mitigation steps and long-term security practices here.
NetApp SANtricity Web Services Proxy and SANtricity Storage Manager are affected by a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated remote code execution.
Understanding CVE-2018-5488
Versions 1.10.x000.0002 through 2.12.X000.0002 of NetApp SANtricity Web Services Proxy and versions 11.30.0X00.0004 through 11.42.0X00.0001 of SANtricity Storage Manager are impacted by this CVE.
What is CVE-2018-5488?
These versions come with the Java Management Extension Remote Method Invocation (JMX RMI) service connected to the network, creating a vulnerability for unauthenticated remote code execution.
The Impact of CVE-2018-5488
The vulnerability allows attackers to execute code remotely without authentication, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, and system compromise.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-5488
Affected Systems and Versions
- NetApp SANtricity Web Services Proxy versions 1.10.x000.0002 through 2.12.X000.0002
- SANtricity Storage Manager versions 11.30.0X00.0004 through 11.42.0X00.0001
Vulnerability Description
- Vulnerability Type: Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution
- The JMX RMI service being bound to the network exposes systems to remote code execution attacks.
Affected Systems and Versions
- NetApp SANtricity Web Services Proxy: 1.10.x000.0002 - 2.12.X000.0002
- SANtricity Storage Manager: 11.30.0X00.0004 - 11.42.0X00.0001
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attackers can exploit this vulnerability remotely without the need for authentication, potentially compromising the affected systems.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Disable or restrict access to the JMX RMI service to mitigate the risk of remote code execution.
- Implement network segmentation to limit exposure of vulnerable systems.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch NetApp SANtricity products to address security vulnerabilities.
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities that could indicate exploitation attempts.
- Educate users and administrators about the risks of unauthenticated remote code execution.
Patching and Updates
- Apply patches provided by NetApp to fix the vulnerability and enhance the security of the affected products.