CVE-2014-2618 in Intelligent Management Center
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability in HP Intelligent Management Center (iMC) before 7.0 E02020P03 and Branch Intelligent Management System (BIMS) before 7.0 E0201P02 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unknown vectors, aka ZDI-CAN-2080.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/24/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-2618 represents a critical information disclosure flaw within HP Intelligent Management Center (iMC) and Branch Intelligent Management System (BIMS) products. This vulnerability affects versions prior to specific patches and enables remote attackers to access sensitive information through unspecified attack vectors that were not fully detailed in the initial disclosure. The issue was catalogued under the Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) as CAN-2080, indicating its significance in the cybersecurity landscape. The vulnerability exists in the core authentication and authorization mechanisms of these management systems, creating potential entry points for unauthorized access to confidential data.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and insufficient access controls within the iMC and BIMS platforms. Attackers can exploit this weakness to retrieve sensitive information without proper authentication, potentially including system configurations, user credentials, network topology details, and other confidential operational data. The unspecified vectors suggest that the flaw may involve multiple attack surfaces including API endpoints, administrative interfaces, or network protocols used by these management systems. This type of vulnerability typically falls under CWE-200 - Information Exposure, which encompasses any vulnerability that results in unauthorized information disclosure.
The operational impact of CVE-2014-2618 is substantial for organizations relying on HP iMC and BIMS solutions for network management and monitoring. Successful exploitation could lead to complete compromise of the management infrastructure, enabling attackers to gain insights into the entire network topology and potentially escalate privileges to administrative levels. Organizations may face regulatory compliance violations, data breaches, and significant operational disruptions when such vulnerabilities are exploited. The remote nature of the attack vector means that threat actors can target these systems from outside the network perimeter, making traditional network-based defenses insufficient for protection.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should include immediate deployment of the security patches released by HP for versions 7.0 E02020P03 and 7.0 E0201P02. Organizations should also implement network segmentation to isolate management systems from general network traffic, enforce strict access controls through firewall rules, and monitor for unusual access patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 - Valid Accounts, as it could potentially be leveraged to gain access to legitimate administrative accounts through information disclosure. Additionally, implementing comprehensive network monitoring and intrusion detection systems can help identify and respond to exploitation attempts. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify similar weaknesses in the broader IT infrastructure.