CVE-2019-11242 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2019-11242, a security flaw in Cohesity DataPlatform versions 5.x and 6.x before 6.1.1c allowing unauthorized access to vCenter, potentially exposing user credentials.
Cohesity DataPlatform versions 5.x and 6.x before 6.1.1c have a security flaw that allows unauthorized access to vCenter, potentially exposing login credentials.
Understanding CVE-2019-11242
What is CVE-2019-11242?
A man-in-the-middle vulnerability in Cohesity DataPlatform versions 5.x and 6.x before 6.1.1c allows unauthorized access to vCenter, risking exposure of user credentials.
The Impact of CVE-2019-11242
This vulnerability could lead to the compromise of Cohesity user login credentials configured to access vCenter due to the lack of TLS certificate validation.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-11242
Vulnerability Description
Cohesity clusters fail to authenticate TLS certificates from vCenter, enabling potential exposure of user credentials.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Cohesity DataPlatform
- Versions: 5.x and 6.x before 6.1.1c
Exploitation Mechanism
Unauthorized entities can intercept communication between Cohesity clusters and vCenter, gaining access to user login credentials.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Upgrade to version 6.1.1c or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
- Monitor for any unauthorized access or unusual activities.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement strict certificate validation processes.
- Regularly review and update security configurations.
Patching and Updates
Apply patches and updates provided by Cohesity to ensure the security of the DataPlatform.