CVE-2014-2607 in Operations Manager i
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability in HP Operations Manager i 9.1 through 9.13 and 9.2 through 9.24 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by leveraging the OMi operator role.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/22/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-2607 represents a critical security flaw within HP Operations Manager i software versions ranging from 9.1 through 9.13 and 9.2 through 9.24. This issue affects a fundamental component of HP's enterprise monitoring solution, specifically targeting the operator role within the system's access control framework. The vulnerability's classification as unspecified indicates that the exact technical mechanism remains undisclosed, though the implications for system security are severe given the remote execution capabilities it enables.
The technical flaw manifests through the improper handling of privileges assigned to OMi operator roles, which are designed to provide specific administrative capabilities within the HP Operations Manager i environment. This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers who have acquired operator-level credentials to escalate their privileges and execute arbitrary code on the target system. The flaw essentially creates a pathway for privilege escalation that bypasses normal security boundaries, enabling attackers to gain deeper system access than originally intended by the software's design. This represents a significant deviation from the principle of least privilege that should govern access control within enterprise monitoring platforms.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple code execution, as it provides attackers with the capability to fully compromise systems running vulnerable versions of HP Operations Manager i. Once an attacker successfully exploits this vulnerability, they can potentially access sensitive operational data, modify monitoring configurations, disrupt services, or establish persistent backdoors within the enterprise environment. The remote nature of the attack means that exploitation can occur from external networks without requiring physical access to the target systems, making it particularly dangerous for organizations that rely on HP Operations Manager i for critical infrastructure monitoring. This vulnerability directly impacts the integrity and availability of monitoring data, which forms the foundation of many enterprise security operations.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should immediately implement mitigations including applying the latest security patches provided by HP, reviewing and strengthening access controls for operator roles, and implementing network segmentation to limit access to critical monitoring systems. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-264, which addresses permissions, privileges, and access control issues in software systems. From an attacker perspective, this vulnerability maps to ATT&CK technique T1068, which covers 'Exploitation for Privilege Escalation' and T1078, covering 'Valid Accounts' for maintaining persistent access. Security teams should also consider implementing additional monitoring for unusual operator role activities and establish robust incident response procedures to address potential exploitation attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper access control implementation and the need for regular security assessments of enterprise monitoring platforms to prevent similar issues from compromising operational integrity.