ManageEngine Desktop Central MSP AndroidCheckInServlet UDID Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

April 3rd, 2015
ZDI-15-114 ZDI-CAN-2448

CVE ID

CVSS Score

10.0 AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors

ManageEngine

Affected Products

Destkop Central MSP

Vulnerability Details


This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of ManageEngine Desktop Central MSP. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the AndroidCheckInServlet servlet. The issue lies in the failure to sanitize JSON data before processing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of SYSTEM.

Additional Details

ManageEngine has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/hotfix-readme.html

Disclosure Timeline

  • 2014-08-18 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2015-04-03 - Coordinated public release of advisory

Credit

Andrea Micalizzi (rgod)

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