CVE-2015-0104 in Tivoli IT Asset Management for IT
Summary
by MITRE
IBM Tivoli IT Asset Management for IT, Tivoli Service Request Manager, and Change and Configuration Management Database 7.1 through 7.1.1.8 and 7.2 and Maximo Asset Management and Maximo Industry Solutions 7.1 through 7.1.1.8, 7.5 before 7.5.0.7 IFIX003, and 7.6 before 7.6.0.0 IFIX002 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/14/2024
This vulnerability affects IBM Tivoli IT Asset Management for IT, Tivoli Service Request Manager, Change and Configuration Management Database, and Maximo Asset Management products across multiple versions. The flaw represents a critical remote code execution vulnerability that permits authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. The unspecified vectors suggest that the vulnerability may involve multiple attack surfaces within these enterprise asset management platforms. The affected versions span across major releases including 7.1 through 7.1.1.8, 7.2, 7.5 before 7.5.0.7 IFIX003, and 7.6 before 7.6.0.0 IFIX002, indicating a widespread impact across the product line. This vulnerability directly relates to CWE-74, which addresses injection flaws, and CWE-94, which covers improper control of generation of code, making it a serious security concern for enterprise environments.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability likely involves improper input validation or sanitization within the web application layers of these management systems. Attackers with valid credentials can exploit this flaw to escalate privileges and execute malicious code on the target systems. Given that the vulnerability requires authentication, attackers must first compromise legitimate user accounts or obtain valid credentials through social engineering, credential stuffing, or other means. The impact extends beyond simple code execution to potentially allow full system compromise, data exfiltration, and lateral movement within enterprise networks. This vulnerability represents a significant risk to organizations relying on these asset management solutions for critical business operations.
Organizations utilizing these affected products face substantial operational risks including potential data breaches, system compromise, and business disruption. The vulnerability affects enterprise asset management systems that typically store sensitive operational data, configuration information, and business-critical asset details. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to enterprise networks, potentially leading to further exploitation of other systems within the organization. The remote nature of the attack means that exploitation can occur from any location with network access, making it particularly dangerous. This vulnerability also aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059, which covers command and script injection, and T1068, covering exploit for privilege escalation.
The recommended mitigation strategy involves applying the appropriate IBM security fixes and IFIX updates as provided in the vendor advisories. Organizations should prioritize immediate patching of all affected systems, particularly those with direct internet exposure or those serving as central management points in enterprise environments. Network segmentation and access controls should be implemented to limit the blast radius of potential exploitation. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify unpatched systems. Additionally, monitoring for suspicious authentication activities and network traffic patterns can help detect potential exploitation attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date security patches and following secure coding practices in enterprise software development. Organizations should also consider implementing additional security controls such as application firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and privileged access management solutions to reduce the risk of exploitation.