CVE-2007-5282 in Cosminexus Agent
Summary
by MITRE
Hitachi Cosminexus Agent 03-00 through 03-05, and Cosminexus Library Standard and Web Edition 04-00 and 04-01, might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (agent process crash) via invalid data from clients other than Cosminexus Manager.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/02/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-5282 affects Hitachi Cosminexus Agent versions 03-00 through 03-05 and Cosminexus Library Standard and Web Edition versions 04-00 and 04-01. This issue represents a denial of service vulnerability that can be exploited by remote attackers who are not necessarily authorized users of the Cosminexus Manager system. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation mechanisms within the agent process, which fails to properly handle malformed or invalid data received from client connections.
The technical flaw manifests when the Cosminexus Agent receives data from unauthorized or non-manager clients that does not conform to expected protocols or data formats. This invalid data processing leads to unpredictable behavior within the agent process, ultimately resulting in a complete crash of the service. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-20 as "Improper Input Validation" and falls within the ATT&CK technique T1499.100 for "Endpoint Denial of Service" as it specifically targets the availability of endpoint services through process termination. The root cause lies in the absence of proper data sanitization and error handling routines that should validate incoming data streams before processing.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability presents a significant risk to organizations relying on Hitachi Cosminexus systems for network monitoring and management. The remote exploitation capability means that attackers can potentially disrupt critical network infrastructure without requiring physical access or legitimate credentials. The agent process crash creates a service interruption that could affect network visibility and monitoring capabilities, potentially masking other security incidents or preventing administrators from detecting ongoing attacks. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it can be triggered by any client system that attempts to communicate with the agent, making it difficult to predict or prevent.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing robust input validation mechanisms and network segmentation to limit unauthorized client access to the Cosminexus Agent services. Organizations should consider applying the vendor-provided patches or updates that address the input validation issues in affected versions. Network monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual connection patterns or malformed data streams that might indicate exploitation attempts. Additionally, implementing proper access controls and authentication mechanisms can help reduce the attack surface by ensuring that only authorized clients can establish connections to the agent processes. The vulnerability highlights the importance of secure coding practices and proper error handling in network services to prevent denial of service conditions that can compromise system availability and operational integrity.