CVE-2019-18780 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability has been discovered in the Cluster Server component of Veritas InfoScale, allowing unauthorized remote attackers to exploit an arbitrary command injection flaw.

Understanding CVE-2019-18780

This CVE involves a critical vulnerability in Veritas InfoScale that enables attackers to execute commands with elevated privileges.

What is CVE-2019-18780?

An arbitrary command injection flaw in the Cluster Server component of Veritas InfoScale
Attackers can execute commands with root or administrator privileges

The Impact of CVE-2019-18780

This vulnerability allows unauthorized remote attackers to compromise the affected systems and execute malicious commands with elevated privileges.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-18780

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in the Cluster Server component of Veritas InfoScale
Allows unauthorized remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands as root or administrator

Affected Systems and Versions

Veritas products impacted by this vulnerability include Access, Access Appliance, Flex Appliance, InfoScale, Veritas Cluster Server (VCS), and Storage Foundation HA (SFHA)
Versions affected: Access 7.4.2 and earlier, Access Appliance 7.4.2 and earlier, Flex Appliance 1.2 and earlier, InfoScale 7.3.1 and earlier, InfoScale between 7.4.0 and 7.4.1, VCS 6.2.1 and earlier on Linux/UNIX, VCS 6.1 and earlier on Windows, SFHA 6.2.1 and earlier on Linux/UNIX, and SFHA 6.1 and earlier on Windows

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit the arbitrary command injection flaw in the Cluster Server component to execute unauthorized commands with elevated privileges

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from this vulnerability requires immediate action and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Veritas to address the vulnerability
Implement network segmentation to limit access to vulnerable systems
Monitor network traffic for any signs of exploitation

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Veritas products to prevent security vulnerabilities
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address potential weaknesses

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Veritas
Apply patches promptly to ensure systems are protected from known vulnerabilities