CVE-2021-22339 in ManageOne
Summary
by MITRE • 05/21/2021
There is a denial of service vulnerability in some versions of ManageOne. In specific scenarios, due to the insufficient verification of the parameter, an attacker may craft some specific parameter. Successful exploit may cause some services abnormal.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/23/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2021-22339 represents a denial of service weakness within Huawei ManageOne platform versions that have not been properly patched. This issue stems from inadequate input validation mechanisms that fail to adequately verify parameter values submitted to the system. The vulnerability exists in the service management components where user-supplied parameters are processed without sufficient sanitization or validation checks, creating an opportunity for malicious actors to manipulate system behavior through crafted inputs.
The technical flaw manifests when specific parameter values are passed to the ManageOne service components, bypassing normal validation procedures that should occur during request processing. This insufficient verification creates a condition where an attacker can construct specially formatted parameters that, when processed by the vulnerable system, trigger abnormal service behavior. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and specifically targets the parameter handling mechanisms within the platform's service management framework. According to CWE classification, this corresponds to CWE-20, which describes improper input validation, and the vulnerability's nature aligns with CWE-400, addressing unspecified denial of service conditions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple service disruption as it can lead to complete service unavailability within the affected ManageOne environment. When successfully exploited, the crafted parameters cause abnormal service behavior that may result in system crashes, resource exhaustion, or complete service termination. This disruption affects the platform's ability to manage and monitor cloud infrastructure effectively, potentially impacting business operations that depend on the availability of these management services. The vulnerability affects organizations using vulnerable versions of ManageOne, particularly those operating in cloud environments where service availability is critical for maintaining operational continuity.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2021-22339 require immediate patching of affected ManageOne versions to address the insufficient parameter validation. Organizations should implement network segmentation to limit access to ManageOne services and employ input validation controls at multiple layers of the application architecture. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar validation gaps in other components. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under T1499 which covers network denial of service attacks, and T1078 which addresses valid accounts usage for privilege escalation. Security teams should monitor for unusual parameter patterns in system logs and implement automated alerting mechanisms to detect potential exploitation attempts. Additionally, organizations should maintain updated threat intelligence feeds to stay informed about exploitation patterns targeting similar vulnerabilities in cloud management platforms.