CVE-2019-16103 : Security Advisory and Response

Silver Peak EdgeConnect SD-WAN version prior to 8.1.7.x has a vulnerability that allows administrators to escalate privileges and access a root Bash OS shell through the spsshell feature.

Understanding CVE-2019-16103

This CVE identifies a privilege escalation vulnerability in Silver Peak EdgeConnect SD-WAN.

What is CVE-2019-16103?

Silver Peak EdgeConnect SD-WAN before version 8.1.7.x allows administrators to escalate their privileges from the menu to a root Bash OS shell using the spsshell feature.

The Impact of CVE-2019-16103

The vulnerability enables unauthorized access to critical system functions, potentially leading to unauthorized configuration changes or data theft.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-16103

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Silver Peak EdgeConnect SD-WAN allows administrators to elevate their privileges and gain access to a root Bash OS shell through the spsshell feature.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Silver Peak EdgeConnect SD-WAN
Versions affected: Prior to 8.1.7.x

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by administrators to gain unauthorized access to the root Bash OS shell, potentially compromising the entire system.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-16103 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update to version 8.1.7.x or later to patch the vulnerability.
Restrict access to the spsshell feature to authorized personnel only.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit system access and privileges.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Silver Peak for EdgeConnect SD-WAN.