CVE-2018-7100 in OfficeConnect 1810
Summary
by MITRE
A potential security vulnerability has been identified in HPE OfficeConnect 1810 Switch Series (HP 1810-24G - P.2.22 and previous versions, HP 1810-48G PK.1.34 and previous versions, HP 1810-8 v2 P.2.22 and previous versions). The vulnerability could allow local disclosure of sensitive information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/02/2023
The CVE-2018-7100 vulnerability affects HPE OfficeConnect 1810 Switch Series devices including the HP 1810-24G, HP 1810-48G, and HP 1810-8 v2 models. This security flaw represents a local information disclosure vulnerability that could potentially expose sensitive system data to unauthorized local users. The vulnerability specifically impacts firmware versions P.2.22 and earlier for the 24G model, PK.1.34 and earlier for the 48G model, and P.2.22 and earlier for the 8 v2 model, indicating a widespread issue across multiple variants of the affected switch series. The vulnerability classification aligns with CWE-200, which addresses "Information Exposure" and represents a critical weakness in information security where sensitive data may be accessible to unauthorized entities.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate access controls and insufficient input validation within the switch's firmware. Local attackers who have gained access to the device through legitimate means can exploit this weakness to extract sensitive information that should remain protected within the system. This typically involves reading memory contents, configuration files, or other system data that contains credentials, network configurations, or other confidential information. The vulnerability does not require network access or remote exploitation, making it particularly concerning as it can be leveraged by attackers who already have local access to the device, such as through physical access or legitimate administrative access that has been compromised.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple information disclosure, as the exposed sensitive data could provide attackers with valuable insights for further exploitation attempts. Attackers who successfully exploit this vulnerability could potentially obtain administrative credentials, network configuration details, or other sensitive data that could enable them to escalate privileges or conduct more sophisticated attacks against the network infrastructure. This represents a significant risk to network security posture, as switches serve as critical network infrastructure components that, when compromised, can provide attackers with elevated privileges and access to sensitive network resources. The vulnerability also aligns with ATT&CK technique T1087.001 for Account Discovery and T1552.001 for Unsecured Credentials, as it exposes sensitive information that could be used for privilege escalation and credential theft.
Organizations should immediately implement firmware updates from HPE to address this vulnerability, as the affected versions represent a significant security risk. The recommended mitigation strategy includes conducting a comprehensive inventory of all affected switch models and ensuring that firmware is updated to the latest available versions that contain the necessary security patches. Network administrators should also implement additional access controls and monitoring to detect potential exploitation attempts, as the vulnerability requires local access to the device for exploitation. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be performed to identify any remaining instances of the vulnerable firmware versions within the network infrastructure. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of maintaining up-to-date firmware across all network infrastructure components and highlights the necessity of implementing proper access controls to limit local administrative access to critical network devices.