CVE-2010-4773 in EUR Form Service
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability in Hitachi EUR Form Client before 05-10 -/D 2010.11.15 and 05-10-CA (* 2) 2010.11.15; Hitachi EUR Form Service before 05-10 -/D 2010.11.15; and uCosminexus EUR Form Service before 07-60 -/D 2010.11.15 on Windows, before 05-10 -/D 2010.11.15 and 07-50 -/D 2010.11.15 on Linux, and before 07-50 -/C 2010.11.15 on AIX; allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/02/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-4773 represents a critical security flaw affecting Hitachi EUR Form Client and Service components across multiple operating systems including Windows, Linux, and AIX platforms. This unspecified vulnerability exists in versions prior to specific release dates including 05-10-/D 2010.11.15 and 05-10-CA (* 2) 2010.11.15 for the client software, 05-10-/D 2010.11.15 for the EUR Form Service, and 07-60-/D 2010.11.15 for uCosminexus EUR Form Service. The vulnerability's classification as unspecified indicates that the exact technical details of the attack vector were not publicly disclosed at the time of reporting, creating significant challenges for security professionals attempting to assess risk exposure.
The technical nature of this vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, representing a severe privilege escalation and remote code execution threat. This capability enables attackers to gain unauthorized access to systems and potentially establish persistent control over network infrastructure. The vulnerability affects the core service components that handle form processing and data management within Hitachi's enterprise environments, making it particularly dangerous for organizations relying on these systems for critical business operations. The unspecified nature of the attack vectors suggests that multiple potential pathways could be exploited, including buffer overflows, input validation failures, or improper access controls within the service implementations.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple code execution to encompass potential system compromise, data breaches, and disruption of business services. Organizations utilizing Hitachi EUR Form solutions across their enterprise infrastructure face significant risk of unauthorized access and potential system infiltration. The vulnerability affects multiple platforms and service versions, indicating a widespread exposure that requires comprehensive remediation efforts across different operating environments. Security teams must consider the potential for lateral movement within networks if attackers successfully exploit this vulnerability, as compromised systems could serve as launching points for additional attacks.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2010-4773 should prioritize immediate patch deployment for all affected Hitachi EUR Form Client and Service components across supported platforms. Organizations should implement network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure of these services to untrusted networks. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-119 which addresses "Improper Access to Resources via Upper-Bound Checking" and may relate to ATT&CK techniques involving remote code execution and privilege escalation. Security monitoring should focus on detecting unusual network traffic patterns and unauthorized access attempts to form processing services. Regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar unspecified vulnerabilities within the organization's Hitachi infrastructure. The affected systems require immediate attention through official Hitachi security patches and updates to prevent exploitation by malicious actors who may have already developed working exploits for this vulnerability.