Hewlett-Packard Intelligent Management Center CommonUtils Static DES/ECB Decryption Key Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Hewlett-Packard Intelligent Management Center. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the CommonUtil class. This application uses a static key and the DES algorithm in ECB mode to store Administrator credentials. A remote attacker can use this vulnerability in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to disclose administrative credentials and possibly leverage this situation to achieve remote code execution.
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-c03943547
Disclosure Timeline
- 2012-11-19 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2013-10-16 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Andrea Micalizzi aka rgod
