VMware vSphere Data Protection up to 5.5.6 Java API Password access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in VMware vSphere Data Protection up to 5.5.6. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Java API. Performing a manipulation results in access control (Password). This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2014-4624. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in VMware vSphere Data Protection up to 5.5.6 (Virtualization Software). This affects some unknown functionality of the component Java API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability (Password). CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

EMC Avamar Data Store (ADS) and Avamar Virtual Edition (AVE) 6.x and 7.0.x through 7.0.2-43 do not require authentication for Java API calls, which allows remote attackers to discover grid MCUser and GSAN passwords via a crafted call.

The weakness was shared 10/22/2014 by Jakub Mleczko (poland) as VMSA-2014-0011 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at vmware.com. The vendor cooperated in the coordination of the public release. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-4624 since 06/24/2014. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue. The advisory points out:

VMware vSphere Data Protection (VDP) contains a vulnerability that may allow a remote user to retrieve sensitive account credentials from the affected VDP server using Java API calls. No authentication to the VDP server is required for this potential attack. Exposed information includes MCUser and GSAN account passwords of all grid systems that are being monitored in VPD Enterprise Manager.

Upgrading to version 5.5.7 or 5.8 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at my.vmware.com. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (97729), SecurityFocus (BID 70709†), Secunia (SA61663†), SecurityTracker (ID 1031114†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-47438†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.6

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.6
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Exploitinginfo

Name: Password
Class: Access control / Password
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: vSphere Data Protection 5.5.7/5.8

Timelineinfo

06/24/2014 🔍
10/22/2014 +120 days 🔍
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12/08/2014 +44 days 🔍
06/13/2017 +918 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: vmware.com

Advisory: VMSA-2014-0011
Researcher: Jakub Mleczko (poland)
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-4624 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-4624
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-68049
X-Force: 97729 - VMware vSphere Data Protection information disclosure, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 70709 - VMware vSphere Data Protection CVE-2014-4624 Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Secunia: 61663 - VMware vSphere Data Protection Java API Calls Handling Information Disclosure Vulnerabilit, Less Critical
SecurityTracker: 1031114 - VMware vSphere Data Protection Discloses Authentication Information to Remote Users
Vulnerability Center: 47438 - Multiple EMC Products Remote Information Disclosure via a Crafted Call, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20060413

Entryinfo

Created: 10/23/2014 17:30
Updated: 06/13/2017 09:15
Changes: 10/23/2014 17:30 (75), 06/13/2017 09:15 (7)
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Cache ID: 216:0BD:103

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