CVE-2013-2365 in HP
Summary
by MITRE
HP Database and Middleware Automation (DMA) 10.x before 10.10, when SSL is used, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/08/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2013-2365 affects HP Database and Middleware Automation DMA version 10.x prior to 10.10, specifically when Secure Sockets Layer protocols are implemented. This weakness represents a significant security concern within enterprise database and middleware management systems where sensitive operational data may be exposed to unauthorized remote access. The vulnerability stems from insufficient protection mechanisms during SSL communication sessions, creating potential attack vectors that could compromise the confidentiality of sensitive information processed through the automation platform.
The technical flaw manifests in the improper handling of cryptographic protocols during secure communication channels, allowing attackers to potentially intercept or extract sensitive data through unspecified vectors that leverage the SSL implementation. This vulnerability falls under the broader category of information disclosure weaknesses and aligns with CWE-200, which addresses the exposure of sensitive information to unauthorized actors. The unspecified nature of the attack vectors suggests multiple potential pathways through which an attacker could exploit the SSL implementation, including but not limited to protocol downgrade attacks, weak cipher suite usage, or improper certificate validation processes.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses substantial risks to organizations relying on HP DMA for database and middleware automation tasks. The exposure of sensitive information could include database credentials, middleware configuration details, operational parameters, and potentially business-critical data that flows through the automated systems. Attackers leveraging this vulnerability could gain unauthorized access to operational controls, potentially leading to system compromise, data breaches, or disruption of critical business processes. The impact extends beyond simple information disclosure as it could enable further attacks within the network infrastructure where these automation systems operate.
Organizations should prioritize immediate remediation efforts by upgrading to HP DMA version 10.10 or later, which includes patches addressing the SSL implementation weaknesses. Security teams should conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments to identify systems running affected versions and implement network segmentation to limit potential attack surfaces. Additional mitigations include strengthening SSL/TLS configurations, implementing proper certificate management practices, and monitoring network traffic for suspicious activities that might indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004, which covers application layer protocol: DNS, and could potentially be exploited through network-based attack vectors that leverage SSL/TLS protocol weaknesses to extract sensitive operational information from the affected systems.