CVE-2019-12120 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability was identified in ONAP VNFSDK up to the Dublin version, allowing unauthorized code execution by an unauthenticated attacker with access to pod-to-pod communication.

Understanding CVE-2019-12120

This CVE pertains to a security issue in ONAP VNFSDK that could lead to unauthorized code execution within a specific pod.

What is CVE-2019-12120?

This CVE describes a vulnerability in ONAP VNFSDK up to the Dublin version that enables an unauthenticated attacker, with access to pod-to-pod communication, to run unauthorized code within a specific pod by gaining access to port 8000 of demo-vnfsdk-vnfsdk.

The Impact of CVE-2019-12120

The security issue affects all ONAP Operations Manager (OOM) configurations, potentially allowing malicious actors to execute arbitrary code.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-12120

This section provides technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in ONAP VNFSDK allows unauthenticated attackers to execute unauthorized code within a specific pod by accessing port 8000 of demo-vnfsdk-vnfsdk.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: ONAP VNFSDK up to the Dublin version
Vendor: N/A
Versions: N/A

Exploitation Mechanism

The attacker, already possessing access to pod-to-pod communication, gains access to port 8000 of demo-vnfsdk-vnfsdk to run unauthorized code within the specific pod.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2019-12120, follow these mitigation strategies:

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement access controls to restrict unauthorized access to port 8000.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update ONAP VNFSDK to the latest secure version.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by ONAP to fix the vulnerability.