CVE-2020-24648 : Security Advisory and Response

A accessmgrservlet classname deserialization of untrusted data remote code execution vulnerability was discovered in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) version(s): Prior to iMC PLAT 7.3 (E0705P07).

Understanding CVE-2020-24648

This CVE involves a remote code execution vulnerability in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) prior to version 7.3 (E0705P07).

What is CVE-2020-24648?

It is a vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely due to improper deserialization of untrusted data in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC).

The Impact of CVE-2020-24648

This vulnerability could be exploited by malicious actors to remotely execute code on affected systems, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, and system compromise.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-24648

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability involves a deserialization flaw in the accessmgrservlet classname, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC)
Versions affected: Prior to iMC PLAT 7.3 (E0705P07)

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted requests to the affected system, triggering the deserialization flaw and executing malicious code.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-24648 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by HPE for the affected versions.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address known vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate weaknesses.
Educate users and IT staff on best practices for cybersecurity.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that the HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) is updated to version 7.3 (E0705P07) or later to mitigate the vulnerability.