CVE-2007-0513 in Hirdb Parallel Server
Summary
by MITRE
Hitachi HiRDB Datareplicator 7HiRDB, 7(64), 6, 6(64), 5.0, and 5.0(64); and various products that bundle HiRDB Datareplicator; allows attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via certain data.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/07/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-0513 affects Hitachi HiRDB Datareplicator versions 7HiRDB, 7(64), 6, 6(64), 5.0, and 5.0(64) along with various products that incorporate this data replication component. This issue represents a significant security concern within enterprise database systems that rely on Hitachi's data replication technology. The vulnerability manifests as a denial of service condition that specifically targets CPU consumption, effectively allowing malicious actors to disrupt normal system operations through carefully crafted data inputs.
The technical flaw within the HiRDB Datareplicator stems from inadequate input validation and processing mechanisms within the data replication framework. When the system receives certain malformed or specially constructed data payloads, it enters into a processing loop or consumes excessive computational resources without proper termination conditions. This behavior aligns with CWE-400, which categorizes unchecked resource consumption as a fundamental weakness in software design that can lead to denial of service conditions. The vulnerability exploits the inherent data processing pathways within the replication system, where legitimate data processing operations become overwhelmed by malicious inputs that trigger resource exhaustion.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple service disruption to potentially compromise entire database environments that depend on HiRDB Datareplicator for data consistency and availability. Attackers can leverage this weakness to consume CPU cycles continuously, leading to system performance degradation, application unresponsiveness, and ultimately complete service interruption. Organizations utilizing these older versions of HiRDB Datareplicator face significant risk as the vulnerability can be exploited remotely without requiring authentication, making it particularly dangerous in production environments where system availability is critical. The attack vector specifically targets the data replication processes, which are fundamental to database consistency and backup operations, potentially creating cascading failures throughout the affected infrastructure.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2007-0513 should prioritize immediate patching of affected systems with vendor-provided security updates or hotfixes. Organizations must also implement network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure of vulnerable systems to untrusted networks. Monitoring solutions should be deployed to detect unusual CPU consumption patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. Additionally, the implementation of input validation controls and data sanitization processes can help prevent malformed data from reaching the vulnerable processing components. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to technique T1499.004 for network denial of service and T1566.001 for malicious file execution, highlighting the need for comprehensive defensive measures that address both the immediate vulnerability and broader threat landscape. Organizations should also consider migrating to supported versions of HiRDB Datareplicator that have addressed this specific resource consumption flaw, as the affected versions are likely to contain additional unpatched vulnerabilities.