CVE-2017-12510 in iMC PLAT
Summary
by MITRE
A Remote Code Execution vulnerability in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) PLAT version PLAT 7.3 (E0504) was found. The problem was resolved in HPE Intelligent Management Center PLAT v7.3 (E0506) or any subsequent version.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/07/2019
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-12510 represents a critical remote code execution flaw within HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) PLAT version 7.3 (E0504). This enterprise-grade network management platform serves as a comprehensive solution for monitoring and managing HPE networking equipment across large-scale deployments, making it a prime target for cyber adversaries seeking persistent access to critical infrastructure environments. The vulnerability resides in the platform's handling of specific network protocols and administrative interfaces that are essential for system maintenance and configuration management.
The technical nature of this flaw stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms within the iMC PLAT framework, particularly in how it processes incoming network requests through its web-based management interface. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by crafting malicious payloads that bypass authentication mechanisms and execute arbitrary code on the target system with the privileges of the affected service account. This weakness aligns with CWE-119, which describes weaknesses related to the improper handling of memory or buffer overflows, and represents a classic example of a remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to gain full system control without requiring legitimate credentials.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple privilege escalation, as successful exploitation can lead to complete compromise of the network management infrastructure. Network administrators who rely on iMC for monitoring critical network components face severe consequences including unauthorized access to sensitive network data, potential disruption of network services, and the ability to manipulate network configurations. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that iMC systems are often deployed in enterprise environments where they serve as central points of control for extensive network infrastructures, making each compromised instance a potential gateway to broader network infiltration.
Organizations utilizing affected versions of HPE iMC PLAT should immediately implement mitigation strategies including prompt deployment of the patched version E0506 or subsequent releases that address this vulnerability. Security teams should also consider implementing network segmentation and monitoring of administrative traffic to detect anomalous behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. The remediation process must include thorough vulnerability assessments of all iMC installations and verification of patch integrity to ensure complete protection against this and similar remote code execution threats. This vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date security patches in enterprise network management systems, as unpatched platforms can provide attackers with persistent access to critical infrastructure components.