CVE-2018-7679 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Micro Focus Solutions Business Manager versions prior to 11.4 are susceptible to remote code execution due to misconfigurations in ASP.NET settings.

Understanding CVE-2018-7679

This CVE involves a client-side remote code execution vulnerability in Micro Focus Solutions Business Manager.

What is CVE-2018-7679?

Remote code execution can occur in versions of Micro Focus Solutions Business Manager earlier than 11.4 if ASP.NET is set up with execute permission on virtual directories and fails to validate user avatar images.

The Impact of CVE-2018-7679

The vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or system compromise.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-7679

This section provides more in-depth technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

Micro Focus Solutions Business Manager versions prior to 11.4, when ASP.NET is configured with execute permission on virtual directories and does not validate user avatar images, could lead to remote code execution.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Solutions Business Manager 11.4
Vendor: Micro Focus
Versions Affected: Solutions Business Manager 11.4 prior to 11.4

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability arises from misconfigured ASP.NET settings that allow the execution of malicious code through user avatar images.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2018-7679 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Micro Focus Solutions Business Manager to version 11.4 or later.
Ensure ASP.NET is properly configured to restrict execute permissions on virtual directories.
Validate user avatar images to prevent malicious code execution.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and update ASP.NET configurations.
Conduct security assessments to identify and address vulnerabilities proactively.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Micro Focus to address the CVE-2018-7679 vulnerability.