CVE-2019-17360 : What You Need to Know

An Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability has been discovered in Hitachi Command Suite versions 7.x and 8.x up to 8.7.0-00, allowing unauthorized remote users to initiate a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Understanding CVE-2019-17360

This CVE identifies a vulnerability in Hitachi Command Suite that could lead to a DoS attack when exploited by remote unauthorized users.

What is CVE-2019-17360?

This CVE refers to an Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability in Hitachi Command Suite versions 7.x and 8.x up to 8.7.0-00, enabling remote unauthorized users to trigger a DoS attack.

The Impact of CVE-2019-17360

The vulnerability can be exploited by unauthorized remote users to launch a DoS attack, potentially disrupting services and causing system unavailability.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-17360

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Hitachi Command Suite 7.x and 8.x before 8.7.0-00 allows unauthenticated remote users to cause a DoS condition due to Uncontrolled Resource Consumption.

Affected Systems and Versions

Hitachi Command Suite versions 7.x and 8.x up to 8.7.0-00

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized remote users can exploit the vulnerability to initiate a DoS attack.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from potential exploitation and mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2019-17360.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Hitachi to address the vulnerability.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Implement access controls to restrict unauthorized access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent known vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address weaknesses.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Hitachi for Command Suite.