Micro Focus Operations Bridge Manager RegistrationServlet Deserialization Of Untrusted Data Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Micro Focus Operations Bridge Manager. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the RegistrationServlet endpoint. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of SYSTEM.
Additional Details
Micro Focus has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03747658
Disclosure Timeline
- 2020-08-07 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2020-10-28 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Pedro Ribeiro (pedrib@gmail.com | @pedrib1337) from Agile Information Security
