HXL BigFix Server Automation on Windows Notification Service privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in HXL BigFix Server Automation on Windows. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Notification Service. This manipulation causes an unknown weakness. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2022-38658. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in HXL BigFix Server Automation on Windows (Automation Software) (version now known) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component Notification Service. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

BigFix deployments that have installed the Notification Service on Windows are susceptible to disclosing SMTP BigFix operator's sensitive data in clear text. Operators who use Notification Service related content from BES Support are at risk of leaving their SMTP sensitive data exposed.

The weakness was presented 12/24/2022 as KB0102117. The advisory is shared at support.hcltechsw.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-38658 since 08/22/2022. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

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

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: KB0102117
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-38658 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-38658
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-216733

Entryinfo

Created: 12/24/2022 08:21
Updated: 01/24/2023 07:03
Changes: 12/24/2022 08:21 (48), 01/24/2023 07:03 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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