CVE-2019-12116 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

A security vulnerability has been found in ONAP SDC up to the Dublin version, allowing unauthorized access to execute arbitrary code.

Understanding CVE-2019-12116

This CVE identifies a critical security flaw in ONAP SDC that can be exploited by unauthorized individuals to execute arbitrary code.

What is CVE-2019-12116?

An issue in ONAP SDC up to the Dublin version allows unauthenticated attackers, with pod-to-pod communication access, to execute arbitrary code by accessing port 6000 of the demo-sdc-sdc-fe pod.

The Impact of CVE-2019-12116

Unauthorized individuals can execute any code of their choice within the affected pod
All ONAP Operations Manager (OOM) configurations are vulnerable

Technical Details of CVE-2019-12116

This section provides technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in ONAP SDC allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing port 6000 of the demo-sdc-sdc-fe pod.

Affected Systems and Versions

ONAP SDC up to the Dublin version

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized individuals with access to pod-to-pod communication can exploit port 6000 of the demo-sdc-sdc-fe pod to execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-12116 with these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Restrict access to port 6000 of the demo-sdc-sdc-fe pod
Monitor and log pod-to-pod communication for suspicious activities

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strong authentication mechanisms
Regularly update and patch ONAP SDC and OOM configurations
Conduct security audits and penetration testing

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by ONAP to mitigate the vulnerability.