CVE-2020-4002 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator 3.3.2 prior to 3.3.2 P3, 3.4.x prior to 3.4.4, and 4.0.x prior to 4.0.1 vulnerability.

Understanding CVE-2020-4002

This CVE involves an insecure handling of system parameters in VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

What is CVE-2020-4002?

The vulnerability in VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator versions mentioned allows a privileged authenticated user to run arbitrary code on the underlying OS due to inadequate input validation.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4002

The exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized execution of code on the system, posing a significant security risk to affected environments.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4002

The technical aspects of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

Insecure handling of system parameters in VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator
Allows an authenticated user with high privileges to execute arbitrary code

Affected Systems and Versions

VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator 3.3.2 prior to 3.3.2 P3
VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator 3.4.x prior to 3.4.4
VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator 4.0.x prior to 4.0.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker needs to be an authenticated user with high privileges
Exploitation involves manipulating system parameters to execute unauthorized code

Mitigation and Prevention

Protective measures against CVE-2020-4002.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the necessary security patches provided by VMware
Restrict access to the SD-WAN Orchestrator to authorized personnel only
Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems
Conduct security audits and assessments periodically
Implement the principle of least privilege to limit user access

Patching and Updates

VMware has released patches to address this vulnerability
Ensure all affected versions of VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator are updated to the latest secure versions