CVE-2019-3631 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

A vulnerability related to Command Injection has been discovered in versions of McAfee Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) released before 11.2.0 and 10.4.0. This vulnerability can be exploited by an authenticated user to execute unauthorized code by manipulating certain parameters in a specific manner.

Understanding CVE-2019-3631

This CVE involves a Command Injection vulnerability in McAfee Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) that allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary code.

What is CVE-2019-3631?

CVE-2019-3631 is a Command Injection vulnerability in McAfee Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) versions prior to 11.2.0 and 10.4.0, enabling authenticated users to run unauthorized code through parameter manipulation.

The Impact of CVE-2019-3631

The vulnerability poses a high severity risk with a CVSS base score of 8, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. It requires high privileges and has a changed scope.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-3631

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by exploiting Command Injection in McAfee Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) versions before 11.2.0 and 10.4.0.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: McAfee Enterprise Security Manager (ESM)
Vendor: McAfee, LLC
Versions Affected:
11.x (prior to 11.2.0)
10.x (prior to 10.4.0)

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by authenticated users manipulating specific parameters to execute unauthorized code.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-3631 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update McAfee Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) to versions 11.2.0 or higher.
Implement strict parameter validation to prevent command injection attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit user activities on the ESM platform.
Educate users on secure coding practices and the risks of command injection vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by McAfee for ESM.