CVE-2012-5211 in Intelligent Management Center User Access Manager
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability in HP Intelligent Management Center (iMC) User Access Manager (UAM) before 5.2 E0402 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, modify data, or cause a denial of service via unknown vectors, aka ZDI-CAN-1643.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/30/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2012-5211 affects HP Intelligent Management Center (iMC) User Access Manager (UAM) versions prior to 5.2 E0402, representing a critical security flaw that exposes the system to remote exploitation. This unspecified vulnerability falls under the broader category of information disclosure and data integrity issues, with potential for denial of service conditions. The vulnerability was catalogued under the Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) as CAN-1643, indicating its significance in the cybersecurity landscape and the need for immediate remediation.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and access control mechanisms within the iMC UAM component. Attackers can leverage this weakness through unspecified vectors to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information stored within the system. The vulnerability's classification as unspecified suggests that the exact technical implementation details were not fully disclosed at the time of reporting, though the impact clearly encompasses data modification capabilities and potential service disruption. This aligns with common patterns found in CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) and CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) categories, where inadequate security controls allow unauthorized system interactions.
The operational impact of CVE-2012-5211 extends beyond simple information disclosure, as the vulnerability enables attackers to modify critical data within the iMC environment. This capability poses significant risks to network management integrity, potentially allowing malicious actors to manipulate user access controls, modify network configurations, or disrupt service availability. The remote attack vector means that adversaries do not require physical access or local network presence, making the vulnerability particularly dangerous in enterprise environments where iMC systems manage critical infrastructure. Organizations utilizing this platform face potential compromise of their entire network access management framework, which could lead to widespread unauthorized access across managed systems.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2012-5211 primarily involve immediate upgrade to HP iMC UAM version 5.2 E0402 or later, which contains the necessary patches to address the vulnerability. System administrators should also implement network segmentation to limit access to iMC systems, deploy intrusion detection systems to monitor for exploitation attempts, and conduct comprehensive security assessments of their network management infrastructure. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of maintaining current software versions and implementing robust patch management processes. Organizations should also consider implementing additional monitoring controls and access restrictions around iMC systems to minimize potential impact from similar vulnerabilities. This case highlights the critical need for continuous security monitoring and timely vulnerability remediation as outlined in the MITRE ATT&CK framework's defensive strategies for maintaining system integrity and preventing unauthorized access.