VDB-117515 · CVE-2017-14479 · BID 100222

MySQL Multi-Master Replication Manager 2.2.1 on Solaris mmm_agentd clear_ip MMM Protocol Message command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in MySQL Multi-Master Replication Manager 2.2.1 on Solaris. This affects the function MMM::Agent::Helpers::Network::clear_ip of the component mmm_agentd. The manipulation as part of MMM Protocol Message leads to command injection. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2017-14479. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in MySQL Multi-Master Replication Manager 2.2.1 on Solaris (Database Software). This issue affects the function MMM::Agent::Helpers::Network::clear_ip of the component mmm_agentd. The manipulation as part of a MMM Protocol Message leads to a command injection vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-77. The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In the MMM::Agent::Helpers::Network::clear_ip function in MySQL Multi-Master Replication Manager (MMM) mmm_agentd 2.2.1 (for Solaris), a specially crafted MMM protocol message can cause a shell command injection resulting in arbitrary command execution with the privileges of the mmm\_agentd process. An attacker that can initiate a TCP session with mmm\_agentd can trigger this vulnerability.

The bug was discovered 05/07/2018. The weakness was published 05/09/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at talosintelligence.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-14479 since 09/13/2017. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1202 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371004 (Multi-Master Replication Manager for MySQL mmm_agentd Remote Command Injection Vulnerabilities).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 100222†). Similar entries are available at VDB-105152, VDB-105153, VDB-105197 and VDB-117510. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Command injection
CWE: CWE-77 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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08/04/2017 🔍
09/13/2017 +40 days 🔍
05/07/2018 +236 days 🔍
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05/10/2018 +1 days 🔍
03/11/2023 +1766 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: talosintelligence.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2017-14479 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-14479
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-117515
SecurityFocus: 100222 - IBM Emptoris Supplier Lifecycle Management Cross Site Scripting and Open Redirection Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/10/2018 10:07
Updated: 03/11/2023 11:44
Changes: 05/10/2018 10:07 (64), 02/03/2020 15:54 (3), 03/11/2023 11:44 (14)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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