Hewlett Packard Enterprise AutoPass License Server hsqldb Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

December 2nd, 2024
ZDI-24-1632 ZDI-CAN-24692

CVE ID

CVE-2024-51768

CVSS Score

8.0 AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Affected Products

AutoPass License Server

Vulnerability Details

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Hewlett Packard Enterprise AutoPass License Server. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed.

The specific flaw exists within the hsqldb service, which listens on TCP port 9001 by default. The issue results from using a vulnerable third party component. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root.

Additional Details

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbgn04760en_us&docLocale=en_US

Disclosure Timeline

  • 2024-07-18 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-12-02 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-12-02 - Advisory Updated

Credit

Anonymous

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