CVE-2019-11993 : Security Advisory and Response
Discover the security flaw in HPE SimpliVity products with CVE-2019-11993. Learn about the impact, affected systems, and mitigation steps to secure your environment.
A security flaw has been discovered in several HPE SimpliVity products, including HPE SimpliVity 380 Gen 9, HPE SimpliVity 380 Gen 10, HPE SimpliVity 380 Gen 10 G, HPE SimpliVity 2600 Gen 10, SimpliVity OmniCube, SimpliVity OmniStack for Cisco, SimpliVity OmniStack for Lenovo, and SimpliVity OmniStack for Dell nodes. This CVE involves deprecated APIs that run with root privileges, allowing the creation or deletion of arbitrary files on the nodes without user authentication, posing remote availability and integrity vulnerabilities. HPE recommends upgrading to version 3.7.10 or later to address this issue.
Understanding CVE-2019-11993
This section provides insights into the impact and technical details of CVE-2019-11993.
What is CVE-2019-11993?
CVE-2019-11993 is a security vulnerability affecting various HPE SimpliVity products due to deprecated APIs that can be exploited to create or delete files remotely without authentication.
The Impact of CVE-2019-11993
The vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate files on affected nodes, potentially compromising data integrity and availability.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-11993
This section delves into the specifics of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The flaw arises from deprecated APIs that accept file name paths and operate with root privileges, enabling unauthorized file manipulation.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Products: SimpliVity OmniCube, HPE SimpliVity 380 Gen9/Gen10, SimpliVity OmniStack for Lenovo/Cisco/Dell, HPE SimpliVity 2600 Gen10
- Versions: Releases from 3.0.8 to 3.7.9
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit the deprecated APIs over the management network without authentication, allowing them to create or delete files remotely.
Mitigation and Prevention
Learn how to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2019-11993.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Upgrade affected systems to HPE OmniStack version 3.7.10 or later to implement a permanent fix.
- Implement the Temporary Workaround provided by HPE if immediate upgrade is not feasible.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software and firmware to patch known vulnerabilities.
- Monitor network traffic for suspicious activities to detect potential exploitation attempts.
Patching and Updates
Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates to safeguard systems against known vulnerabilities.