CVE-2018-2792 in Hardware Management Pack
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Hardware Management Pack component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite (subcomponent: Ipmitool). The supported version that is affected is Prior to 2.4.3. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Hardware Management Pack. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Hardware Management Pack accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Hardware Management Pack accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 3.8 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/03/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-2792 resides within the Hardware Management Pack component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite, specifically affecting the Ipmitool subcomponent. This weakness represents a significant security concern for enterprise environments that rely on Oracle's hardware management infrastructure. The affected version range extends to all releases prior to 2.4.3, indicating that organizations running older iterations of this management suite remain exposed to potential exploitation. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable underscores the accessibility of this threat, particularly when considering that attackers with high privileges and network access can leverage multiple protocols to compromise the system. The CVSS 3.0 scoring of 3.8 reflects the moderate severity of this flaw, with confidentiality and integrity impacts rated as low, though the combination of these factors creates a substantial risk profile for affected systems.
The technical flaw manifests as a privilege escalation vulnerability that enables attackers with elevated network access to manipulate the Hardware Management Pack through various communication protocols. This weakness allows unauthorized modification of system data through update, insert, or delete operations on specific portions of the management pack's accessible data. Additionally, attackers can gain unauthorized read access to a subset of data within the management system, potentially exposing sensitive configuration information or operational details. The vulnerability's designations under CWE categories typically align with privilege escalation and access control flaws, specifically CWE-269 for insufficient privileges and CWE-284 for improper access control. The attack vector requires network access with high privileges, indicating that this vulnerability is not trivially exploitable from external networks but rather represents a concern for insiders or attackers who have already gained some level of system access.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data manipulation to encompass potential system integrity compromise and information disclosure. Organizations relying on Oracle's Sun Systems Products Suite for hardware management face risks including unauthorized changes to critical system configurations, potential data corruption through insert or delete operations, and exposure of sensitive operational data through read access. The subset of accessible data that can be compromised suggests that while not all system information is at risk, enough sensitive configuration details exist to potentially undermine system security. This vulnerability particularly affects enterprise environments where hardware management systems are critical for maintaining operational continuity and security posture, as unauthorized access to management interfaces can lead to broader system compromise. The low attack complexity and lack of user interaction requirements make this vulnerability particularly dangerous in environments where network access is not strictly controlled.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2018-2792 primarily focus on updating the affected Hardware Management Pack component to version 2.4.3 or later, which incorporates patches addressing the privilege escalation and access control weaknesses. Organizations should implement network segmentation to limit access to hardware management interfaces and ensure that only authorized personnel have high-privilege network access. The principle of least privilege should be enforced across all management system interfaces, with access controls rigorously configured to prevent unauthorized modification of system parameters. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual access patterns or unauthorized data modification attempts within the hardware management environment. Additionally, regular vulnerability assessments should be conducted to identify similar weaknesses in other system components, particularly those with similar privilege structures or access control mechanisms. The remediation process should also include reviewing and updating access control policies to ensure that network access to management systems aligns with established security protocols, addressing the underlying conditions that enable this vulnerability to be exploited through multiple protocols as indicated in the CVSS vector.