CVE-2007-3908 in ServiceGuard
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability in HP ServiceGuard for Linux for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 2.1 SG A.11.14.04 through A.11.14.06; RHEL 3.0 SG A.11.16.04 through A.11.16.10; and ServiceGuard Cluster Object Manager B.03.01.02 allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-0980.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/05/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-3908 represents a local privilege escalation flaw within HP ServiceGuard for Linux implementations on Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems. This issue affects multiple versions of the ServiceGuard software including specific releases from the A.11.14 and A.11.16 series, as well as the B.03.01.02 version of the Cluster Object Manager component. The vulnerability specifically targets local users who can exploit unspecified attack vectors to elevate their privileges within the system environment, creating a significant security risk for organizations relying on these clustered service management solutions.
ServiceGuard represents a critical component for high-availability clustering in enterprise Linux environments, providing services such as automatic failover, resource management, and cluster coordination. The vulnerability exists within the privilege management mechanisms of the software, allowing local attackers who already have access to the system to potentially escalate their privileges from standard user level to administrative or root access. This represents a particularly dangerous flaw because it leverages the legitimate administrative capabilities of the ServiceGuard software to create unauthorized access paths. The vulnerability's classification as local privilege escalation aligns with CWE-264, which addresses permissions, privileges, and access control issues within software systems. The specific nature of the vulnerability differs from CVE-2007-0980, indicating this represents a distinct attack surface within the ServiceGuard implementation that requires separate mitigation strategies.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple privilege escalation, as it can compromise the integrity and availability of clustered services that depend on ServiceGuard for proper operation. Attackers who successfully exploit this vulnerability can potentially disrupt critical business services, access sensitive data, or establish persistent access points within the cluster environment. The attack vectors remain unspecified in the public description, which complicates defensive measures and requires organizations to assume that various local access points could potentially be exploited. This type of vulnerability falls under the ATT&CK framework's privilege escalation tactics, specifically targeting local system privileges and potentially leading to broader system compromise. Organizations using affected ServiceGuard versions face elevated risk of unauthorized access to their high-availability clusters, which could result in service disruption, data breaches, or complete system compromise.
The mitigation strategies for CVE-2007-3908 require immediate attention from system administrators and security teams. Organizations should prioritize upgrading to patched versions of HP ServiceGuard that address this specific privilege escalation vulnerability, ensuring that all affected systems are properly updated and tested before deployment. Additionally, implementing strict access controls and monitoring for unusual privilege escalation attempts can help detect exploitation attempts. System administrators should also consider reducing the attack surface by limiting local user access to ServiceGuard management interfaces and implementing proper network segmentation to prevent lateral movement within the cluster environment. The vulnerability's nature as a local privilege escalation issue means that traditional network-based security controls may not prevent exploitation, requiring more granular host-level security measures. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify any remaining instances of the vulnerable software versions within the organization's infrastructure.