CVE-2015-0107 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 conduct directory traversal attacks via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/12/2024
This vulnerability resides in IBM Tivoli IT Asset Management for IT, Tivoli Service Request Manager, Change and Configuration Management Database, and Maximo Asset Management products across multiple versions including 7.1 through 7.1.1.8 and 7.2, as well as 7.5 before 7.5.0.7 IFIX003 and 7.6 before 7.6.0.0 IFIX002. The flaw enables remote authenticated attackers to perform directory traversal attacks through unspecified vectors, representing a critical security weakness that undermines the integrity of these enterprise asset management systems. The vulnerability falls under CWE-22 which specifically addresses directory traversal or path traversal issues, where an attacker can manipulate input to access files and directories outside of the intended scope.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability allows authenticated users to exploit weaknesses in input validation and path resolution mechanisms within the web applications. Attackers can manipulate file paths or parameters to navigate through the file system hierarchy, potentially accessing sensitive configuration files, database credentials, application source code, or other restricted resources. This type of attack leverages the fundamental weakness in how the applications handle user-supplied input, particularly when processing file requests or directory navigation commands. The authenticated nature of the attack means that an attacker must first obtain valid credentials, but once achieved, they can exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges and access unauthorized data.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe for organizations relying on these IBM management platforms, as it provides a pathway for attackers to access sensitive corporate data and system configurations. The affected systems typically contain critical business information including asset inventories, service requests, change management records, and configuration data that could be exploited for further attacks or data exfiltration. Organizations using these platforms may face compliance violations, data breaches, and operational disruptions if this vulnerability is exploited. The vulnerability particularly affects enterprises that have not applied the relevant security patches, as it represents a persistent risk that could be leveraged by both internal malicious actors and external threat groups.
Organizations should immediately apply the vendor-provided security fixes and IFIX updates for their specific product versions to remediate this vulnerability. The mitigation strategy should include implementing proper input validation controls, restricting file access permissions, and monitoring for suspicious file access patterns. Security teams should also conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments of their IBM Tivoli and Maximo deployments to identify any other potential paths for exploitation. Network segmentation and access controls should be reviewed to limit the attack surface, while application firewalls and web application firewalls should be configured to detect and prevent directory traversal attempts. Additionally, regular security testing and code reviews should be implemented to prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging in future versions of these applications. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under T1083 - File and Directory Discovery, indicating that attackers may use this weakness to enumerate system resources and gather intelligence for further exploitation phases.