CVE-2023-3440 in JP1-Performance Management
Summary
by MITRE • 10/25/2023
Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in Hitachi JP1/Performance Management on Windows allows File Manipulation.This issue affects JP1/Performance Management - Manager: from 09-00 before 12-50-07; JP1/Performance Management - Base: from 09-00 through 10-50-*; JP1/Performance Management - Agent Option for Application Server: from 11-00 before 11-50-16; JP1/Performance Management - Agent Option for Enterprise Applications: from 09-00 before 12-00-14; JP1/Performance Management - Agent Option for HiRDB: from 09-00 before 12-00-14; JP1/Performance Management - Agent Option for IBM Lotus Domino: from 10-00 before 11-50-16; JP1/Performance Management - Agent Option for Microsoft(R) Exchange Server: from 09-00 before 12-00-14; JP1/Performance Management - Agent Option for Microsoft(R) Internet Information Server: from 09-00 before 12-00-14; JP1/Performance Management - Agent Option for Microsoft(R) SQL Server: from 09-00 before 12-50-07; JP1/Performance Management - Agent Option for Oracle: from 09-00 before 12-10-08; JP1/Performance Management - Agent Option for Platform: from 09-00 before 12-50-07; JP1/Performance Management - Agent Option for Service Response: from 09-00 before 11-50-16; JP1/Performance Management - Agent Option for Transaction System: from 11-00 before 12-00-14; JP1/Performance Management - Remote Monitor for Microsoft(R) SQL Server: from 09-00 before 12-50-07; JP1/Performance Management - Remote Monitor for Oracle: from 09-00 before 12-10-08; JP1/Performance Management - Remote Monitor for Platform: from 09-00 before 12-10-08; JP1/Performance Management - Remote Monitor for Virtual Machine: from 10-00 before 12-50-07; JP1/Performance Management - Agent Option for Domino: from 09-00 through 09-00-*; JP1/Performance Management - Agent Option for IBM WebSphere Application Server: from 09-00 through 10-00-*; JP1/Performance Management - Agent Option for IBM WebSphere MQ: from 09-00 through 10-00-*; JP1/Performance Management - Agent Option for JP1/AJS3: from 09-00 through 10-00-*; JP1/Performance Management - Agent Option for OpenTP1: from 09-00 through 10-00-*; JP1/Performance Management - Agent Option for Oracle WebLogic Server: from 09-00 through 10-00-*; JP1/Performance Management - Agent Option for uCosminexus Application Server: from 09-00 through 10-00-*; JP1/Performance Management - Agent Option for Virtual Machine: from 09-00 through 09-01-*.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/25/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-3440 represents an incorrect default permissions issue within Hitachi JP1/Performance Management software running on Windows platforms, specifically exposing systems to potential file manipulation attacks. This flaw falls under the CWE-276 category of Incorrect Default Permissions, which is a well-documented weakness in software security where applications fail to properly set security permissions during installation or runtime. The vulnerability affects multiple components of the Hitachi JP1/Performance Management suite including manager, base, and various agent options for different application servers and database systems, indicating a widespread configuration issue across the product line. The affected versions span several release ranges, with specific version thresholds indicating when the vulnerability was present, suggesting that organizations running older versions are at risk of exploitation.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when default file permissions are not properly configured during software installation or system deployment, allowing unauthorized users or processes to manipulate critical system files. This misconfiguration creates a pathway for attackers to modify, delete, or corrupt essential application files that could lead to service disruption, data integrity compromise, or even system compromise. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it affects both the core performance management components and various agent options that monitor different enterprise applications, meaning that a successful exploitation could potentially impact multiple system components across an organization's infrastructure. Attackers could leverage this weakness to gain unauthorized access to sensitive performance data, modify monitoring configurations, or inject malicious code into the management processes.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple file manipulation to potentially compromise the entire performance management ecosystem within affected organizations. When default permissions are improperly set, it creates an environment where attackers can escalate privileges, access restricted files, or modify system configurations that control how performance data is collected, processed, and reported. This could result in significant operational disruptions including false performance reporting, complete monitoring system failures, or unauthorized access to business-critical performance data that organizations rely upon for decision-making. The vulnerability affects various enterprise applications including Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle databases, IBM WebSphere, Lotus Domino, and other platform components, making it a particularly dangerous flaw in environments where multiple systems are monitored through the same management infrastructure.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigations to address this vulnerability by reviewing and correcting default file permissions across all affected Hitachi JP1/Performance Management installations. The recommended approach includes manually verifying that all system files, configuration directories, and data storage locations have appropriate access controls set according to the principle of least privilege. Security teams should also conduct comprehensive audits of all affected system components to ensure that no unauthorized access permissions have been inadvertently granted during the installation process. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing network segmentation and monitoring controls to detect unauthorized file access attempts, as this vulnerability could be exploited through various attack vectors including local system access or network-based attacks targeting the performance management interfaces. Regular security updates and patches should be applied immediately upon availability from Hitachi, and system administrators should maintain detailed documentation of all permission changes made to ensure compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1211 for lateral movement through file manipulation, emphasizing the importance of proper access controls and monitoring to prevent unauthorized system modifications.