CVE-2007-1836 in Data Domain OS
Summary
by MITRE
The command line administration interface in Data Domain OS before 4.0.3.6 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in certain arguments to various commands, as demonstrated by the interface argument to the (1) ifconfig and (2) ping commands.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/22/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-1836 represents a critical command injection flaw within the Data Domain OS administration interface prior to version 4.0.3.6. This issue resides in the command line administration interface that governs various network and system configuration commands, specifically affecting the ifconfig and ping utilities. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly handle shell metacharacters within command arguments, creating a pathway for malicious exploitation.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through the manipulation of command line arguments in administrative interfaces. When authenticated users submit specially crafted input containing shell metacharacters such as semicolons, ampersands, or backticks to the ifconfig and ping commands, the system fails to properly sanitize these inputs before executing the underlying system commands. This improper handling allows attackers to inject arbitrary shell commands that execute with the privileges of the administrative interface, potentially enabling full system compromise. The vulnerability specifically affects the interface argument parameter within these commands, making it a targeted injection point for malicious command execution.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple privilege escalation, as it provides attackers with the capability to execute arbitrary code on the target system with administrative privileges. This can lead to complete system compromise, data exfiltration, and persistence mechanisms establishment. The remote nature of the attack means that authenticated users can exploit this flaw without physical access to the system, making it particularly dangerous in networked environments where administrative interfaces are accessible over the network. The vulnerability essentially transforms a legitimate administrative interface into a vector for unauthorized command execution, undermining the security boundaries of the system.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing proper input validation and sanitization mechanisms within the administrative interface. Organizations should immediately upgrade to Data Domain OS version 4.0.3.6 or later, which contains the necessary patches to address this command injection vulnerability. Additionally, implementing proper command argument validation and escaping techniques can prevent the execution of shell metacharacters within administrative interfaces. Network segmentation and access controls should be strengthened to limit the number of users with administrative privileges, reducing the potential attack surface. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-77 and CWE-88 categories related to command injection and improper neutralization of special elements used in os command, and could be mapped to ATT&CK technique T1059 for command and scripting interpreter, specifically focusing on the execution of malicious commands through administrative interfaces.