Hewlett-Packard AutoPass License Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Hewlett-Packard AutoPass License Server. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The flaw exists within the CommunicationServlet. The specific flaw is a directory traversal vulnerability, which allows an unauthenticated user to write a file anywhere on the server. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the SYSTEM user.
Additional Details
Hewlett-Packard has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://h20566.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay/?docId=emr_na-c04333125
Disclosure Timeline
- 2013-12-09 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2014-06-11 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Andrea Micalizzi aka rgod
