Vulnerability identifier: #VU10363

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1185

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
RecoverPoint
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Dell

Description
The vulnerability allows a local high-privileged attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in lib/rrd.php. A local user with 'admin' privileges can supply specially crafted data via the Admin command line interface (CLI) to escape from the restricted shell to an interactive shell and run arbitrary commands with root privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

RecoverPoint: All versions

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External links
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Feb/9

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.