#VU41867 Input validation error in VPLEX GeoSynchrony - CVE-2014-0633

Vulnerability identifier: #VU41867

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-0633

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
VPLEX GeoSynchrony
Server applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: Dell

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote #AU# to execute arbitrary code.

The GUI in EMC VPLEX GeoSynchrony 4.x and 5.x before 5.3 does not properly validate session-timeout values, which might make it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging an unattended workstation.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VPLEX GeoSynchrony: 4.0 - 5.2.1

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External links
https://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-03/0157.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.