CVE-2019-6178 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability related to information disclosure has been identified in Iomega and LenovoEMC NAS products. This CVE-2019-6178 vulnerability could potentially expose specific device details when Personal Cloud is activated, such as Share names. However, it does not allow unauthorized access to file systems or their contents, preventing actions like reading, writing, or deleting files.

Understanding CVE-2019-6178

This CVE-2019-6178 vulnerability affects NAS products from Iomega and LenovoEMC, potentially disclosing device specifics when Personal Cloud is enabled.

What is CVE-2019-6178?

The CVE-2019-6178 vulnerability in Iomega and LenovoEMC NAS products exposes certain device details, including Share names, when Personal Cloud is activated. It does not grant unauthorized access to file systems or their contents.

The Impact of CVE-2019-6178

CVSS Base Score: 5.3 (Medium Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: None
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Vector String: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
This vulnerability does not affect availability.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-6178

The technical details of the CVE-2019-6178 vulnerability in Iomega and LenovoEMC NAS products are as follows:

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows disclosure of device specifics, like Share names, through the device API when Personal Cloud is enabled. However, it does not provide access to file systems or their contents.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Systems: NAS products from Iomega and LenovoEMC
Affected Versions: Various

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited when Personal Cloud is activated, potentially exposing Share names but not allowing access to file systems or their contents.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address the CVE-2019-6178 vulnerability in Iomega and LenovoEMC NAS products, follow these mitigation steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable Personal Cloud on the affected devices.
Avoid using sensitive Share names when Personal Cloud is enabled.
Only use the device on trusted networks to minimize the risk of exposure.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update the NAS products to the latest firmware versions.
Implement network segmentation to isolate NAS devices from potentially vulnerable areas.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Iomega and LenovoEMC.
Apply patches promptly to ensure the devices are protected against known vulnerabilities.