CVE-2008-0978 in Double-Take
Summary
by MITRE
Double-Take 5.0.0.2865 and earlier, distributed under the HP StorageWorks Storage Mirroring name and other names, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a packet of type (1) 0x2728, which provides operating system and path information; (2) 0x274e, which lists Ethernet adapters; (3) 0x2726, which provides filesystem information; (4) 0x274f, which specifies the printer driver; or (5) 0x2757, which provides recent log entries.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/19/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-0978 affects Double-Take 5.0.0.2865 and earlier versions distributed under the HP StorageWorks Storage Mirroring brand and other naming conventions. This critical information disclosure flaw resides within the network communication protocols of the storage mirroring software, which is designed to provide data replication and disaster recovery capabilities for enterprise environments. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and improper access control mechanisms within the application's network interface implementation, allowing unauthorized remote actors to exploit specific packet types to extract sensitive operational data from the system.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability involves sending specially crafted packets with specific type identifiers to the vulnerable Double-Take service. The attack vectors encompass five distinct packet types that reveal different categories of sensitive information including operating system details and file system paths through type 0x2728, Ethernet adapter configurations via 0x274e, filesystem structure information using 0x2726, printer driver specifications with 0x274f, and recent system log entries through 0x2757. These packet types represent a comprehensive information gathering capability that could provide attackers with detailed reconnaissance data about the target environment, including system architecture, network configuration, and operational details that could be leveraged for subsequent attacks.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple information disclosure, as the gathered data could enable attackers to perform more sophisticated attacks against the compromised system. The exposure of operating system information and path structures provides attackers with critical knowledge about system internals and potential attack surfaces, while the printer driver and log entry information could reveal additional system components and recent activities. This vulnerability directly violates the principle of least privilege and information hiding, as it exposes system information that should remain confidential and protected from unauthorized access. The attack requires no authentication and can be executed remotely, making it particularly dangerous in enterprise environments where such storage mirroring solutions are deployed.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-200, which describes "Information Exposure" and represents a fundamental security flaw where sensitive information is unintentionally made available to unauthorized actors. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to techniques related to reconnaissance and credential access, specifically T1082 for system information discovery and T1565.2 for data from local system. Organizations utilizing this software should immediately implement network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure, deploy network monitoring to detect anomalous packet patterns, and apply the vendor-provided patches or updates that address the information disclosure issues. The remediation process should include comprehensive network audits to identify all instances of the vulnerable software and implementation of proper network access controls to prevent unauthorized network communication with the affected systems.