CVE-2008-1665 in Hpsi Active Directory Bidirectional Ldap Connector
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in HP Select Identity (HPSI) Active Directory Bidirectional LDAP Connector 2.20, 2.20.001, 2.20.002, and 2.30 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/02/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-1665 affects HP Select Identity Active Directory Bidirectional LDAP Connector versions 2.20, 2.20.001, 2.20.002, and 2.30, representing a critical security flaw that enables remote code execution through unspecified attack vectors. This connector serves as a bridge between Active Directory environments and HP Select Identity systems, facilitating bidirectional synchronization of user identities and authentication data. The affected component operates within enterprise identity management infrastructure, making it a prime target for attackers seeking to compromise organizational authentication systems and gain elevated privileges.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from unspecified flaws within the LDAP connector implementation that allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on systems running the affected software. These unspecified vectors likely involve input validation weaknesses, buffer overflow conditions, or authentication bypass mechanisms that could be exploited through network-based attacks. The vulnerability's classification as a remote code execution flaw indicates that attackers do not require local system access or credentials to exploit the vulnerability, potentially enabling them to gain full control over affected systems. This type of vulnerability typically falls under CWE-119 (Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer) or CWE-772 (Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime) categories, depending on the specific implementation flaw.
The operational impact of CVE-2008-1665 is severe and far-reaching within enterprise environments that utilize HP Select Identity solutions. Successful exploitation could result in complete system compromise, allowing attackers to execute malicious code with system-level privileges, escalate their access to other network resources, and potentially establish persistent backdoors within the organization's infrastructure. The bidirectional nature of the LDAP connector means that compromised systems could be used to manipulate user accounts, modify authentication policies, and gain access to sensitive corporate data. This vulnerability directly relates to ATT&CK technique T1059.007 (Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell) and T1078 (Valid Accounts) as attackers could leverage compromised systems to maintain access and execute additional malicious activities. Organizations using this connector face potential data breaches, unauthorized access to sensitive systems, and complete compromise of their identity management infrastructure.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2008-1665 should include immediate patching of affected systems with the latest security updates provided by HP, implementing network segmentation to limit access to the LDAP connector services, and conducting thorough security assessments of the identity management infrastructure. Organizations should also deploy network monitoring solutions to detect anomalous LDAP traffic patterns and implement strict access controls for the connector services. The vulnerability highlights the importance of maintaining up-to-date security patches and following the principle of least privilege when configuring identity management systems. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing intrusion detection systems and regularly reviewing access logs for signs of unauthorized activity. Given the remote execution capability, network firewalls should be configured to restrict access to the LDAP connector ports and services to only trusted administrative networks and IP addresses. Regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar weaknesses in other identity management components and ensure comprehensive security coverage across the organization's infrastructure.