CVE-2024-10205 in Ops Center Analyzer
Summary
by MITRE • 12/17/2024
Authentication Bypass vulnerability in Hitachi Ops Center Analyzer on Linux, 64 bit (Hitachi Ops Center Analyzer detail view component), Hitachi Infrastructure Analytics Advisor on Linux, 64 bit (Hitachi Data Center Analytics
component
).This issue affects Hitachi Ops Center Analyzer: from 10.0.0-00 before 11.0.3-00; Hitachi Infrastructure Analytics Advisor: from 2.1.0-00 through 4.4.0-00.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/17/2024
This authentication bypass vulnerability in Hitachi Ops Center Analyzer and Infrastructure Analytics Advisor represents a critical security flaw that undermines the fundamental access control mechanisms of these enterprise monitoring solutions. The vulnerability exists within the detail view component of Ops Center Analyzer and the Data Center Analytics component of Infrastructure Analytics Advisor, affecting specific version ranges that span from 10.0.0-00 through 11.0.3-00 for the analyzer and 2.1.0-00 through 4.4.0-00 for the advisor. The flaw allows attackers to circumvent the authentication process without proper credentials, potentially granting unauthorized access to sensitive operational data and system controls.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and authentication checks within the affected components, creating a path for malicious actors to access restricted functionalities. According to CWE classification, this corresponds to CWE-287 which addresses improper authentication scenarios, while the ATT&CK framework would categorize this under T1078 Valid Accounts and T1566 Phishing as the initial compromise might occur through credential theft or exploitation of the bypass mechanism. The vulnerability's impact is particularly severe because these tools are designed for enterprise infrastructure monitoring, meaning they likely contain sensitive operational data, system configurations, and potentially administrative controls that could be leveraged for further attacks.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access to include potential data exfiltration, system disruption, and lateral movement within affected networks. Organizations relying on these Hitachi solutions for infrastructure monitoring face significant risks as attackers could gain visibility into critical system components, operational metrics, and potentially manipulate monitoring data to hide malicious activities. The vulnerability affects both the analyzer and advisor components, suggesting a systemic issue within the authentication implementation that could compromise the integrity of the entire monitoring ecosystem. This authentication bypass could enable attackers to perform actions such as viewing sensitive operational data, modifying monitoring configurations, or even executing unauthorized administrative functions that would normally require proper authentication.
Mitigation strategies should focus on immediate patch deployment to address the specific version ranges affected, with organizations prioritizing systems running vulnerable versions of both products. The recommended approach aligns with NIST guidelines for vulnerability management, emphasizing the importance of timely patching and continuous monitoring of system access. Organizations should also implement additional network segmentation and access controls to limit the potential impact of any successful exploitation attempts. Security teams should conduct comprehensive audits of all Hitachi product installations to identify affected systems and establish monitoring procedures to detect unauthorized access attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper authentication implementation in enterprise monitoring tools and highlights the need for regular security assessments of infrastructure management solutions to prevent similar issues from compromising operational security.