Hewlett Packard Enterprise Network Automation RMI Registry Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Network Automation. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within an exposed RMI registry on TCP port 6099. By sending a crafted request, the application can be made to deserialize untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code under the context of the process.
Additional Details
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://h20564.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-c05279098
Disclosure Timeline
- 2016-05-24 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2016-09-21 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Jacob Baines - Tenable Network Security
