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Zero Day Initiative Advisory 09-085

Zero Day Initiative Advisory 09-085
Posted Nov 20, 2009
Authored by Tipping Point | Site zerodayinitiative.com

Zero Day Initiative Advisory 09-085 - This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Hewlett-Packard Operations Manager. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists due to a hidden account present within the Tomcat users XML file. Using this account a malicious user can access the org.apache.catalina.manager.HTMLManagerServlet class. This is defined within the catalina-manager.jar file installed with the product. This servlet allows a remote user to upload a file via a POST request to /manager/html/upload. If an attacker uploads malicious content it can then be accessed and executed on the server which leads to arbitrary code execution under the context of the SYSTEM user.

tags | advisory, remote, arbitrary, code execution
advisories | CVE-2009-3843
SHA-256 | f75bee3a0ef69790466f2dcfe8532a1ba92d356f316bf6d636784b35d8a50973

Zero Day Initiative Advisory 09-085

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ZDI-09-085: Hewlett-Packard Operations Manager Server Backdoor Account Code Execution Vulnerability
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-085
November 20, 2009

-- CVE ID:
CVE-2009-3843

-- Affected Vendors:
Hewlett-Packard

-- Affected Products:
Hewlett-Packard OpenView Operations Manager for Windows

-- TippingPoint(TM) IPS Customer Protection:
TippingPoint IPS customers have been protected against this
vulnerability by Digital Vaccine protection filter ID 9261.
For further product information on the TippingPoint IPS, visit:

http://www.tippingpoint.com

-- Vulnerability Details:
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on
vulnerable installations of Hewlett-Packard Operations Manager.
Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists due to a hidden account present within the
Tomcat users XML file. Using this account a malicious user can access
the org.apache.catalina.manager.HTMLManagerServlet class. This is
defined within the catalina-manager.jar file installed with the product.
This servlet allows a remote user to upload a file via a POST request to
/manager/html/upload. If an attacker uploads malicious content it can
then be accessed and executed on the server which leads to arbitrary
code execution under the context of the SYSTEM user.

-- Vendor Response:
Hewlett-Packard has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More
details can be found at:

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01931960

-- Disclosure Timeline:
2009-11-09 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
2009-11-20 - Coordinated public release of advisory

-- Credit:
This vulnerability was discovered by:
* Stephen Fewer of Harmony Security (www.harmonysecurity.com)

-- About the Zero Day Initiative (ZDI):
Established by TippingPoint, The Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) represents
a best-of-breed model for rewarding security researchers for responsibly
disclosing discovered vulnerabilities.

Researchers interested in getting paid for their security research
through the ZDI can find more information and sign-up at:

http://www.zerodayinitiative.com

The ZDI is unique in how the acquired vulnerability information is
used. TippingPoint does not re-sell the vulnerability details or any
exploit code. Instead, upon notifying the affected product vendor,
TippingPoint provides its customers with zero day protection through
its intrusion prevention technology. Explicit details regarding the
specifics of the vulnerability are not exposed to any parties until
an official vendor patch is publicly available. Furthermore, with the
altruistic aim of helping to secure a broader user base, TippingPoint
provides this vulnerability information confidentially to security
vendors (including competitors) who have a vulnerability protection or
mitigation product.

Our vulnerability disclosure policy is available online at:

http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/disclosure_policy/
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