CVE-2019-12114 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A vulnerability has been found in ONAP HOLMES prior to the Dublin release, allowing unauthorized code execution within the pod.

Understanding CVE-2019-12114

This CVE identifies a security flaw in ONAP HOLMES that could be exploited by attackers without authentication.

What is CVE-2019-12114?

This vulnerability in ONAP HOLMES before the Dublin release allows attackers to run unauthorized code within the pod by exploiting port 9202 of the dep-holmes-engine-mgmt pod.

The Impact of CVE-2019-12114

The vulnerability affects all ONAP Operations Manager (OOM) configurations, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-12114

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

An unauthenticated attacker with existing pod-to-pod communication access can execute arbitrary code within the dep-holmes-engine-mgmt pod by accessing port 9202.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: ONAP HOLMES
Versions: Prior to the Dublin release

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit port 9202 of the dep-holmes-engine-mgmt pod to run unauthorized code within the pod.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-12114 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update ONAP HOLMES to the Dublin release or later versions.
Restrict access to port 9202 to prevent unauthorized exploitation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strong authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access.
Regularly monitor and audit pod-to-pod communications for unusual activities.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by ONAP to address this vulnerability.