CVE-2019-9745 : What You Need to Know

CloudCTI HIP Integrator Recognition Configuration Tool allows privilege escalation via its EXQUISE integration. Learn about the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.

Understanding CVE-2019-9745

The Configuration Tool for CloudCTI HIP Integrator Recognition has a vulnerability that can lead to privilege escalation when integrated with EXQUISE.

What is CVE-2019-9745?

The tool communicates with the Recognition Update Client Service through an insecure Named Pipe channel, allowing manipulation of a specific plugin to execute arbitrary programs with elevated privileges.

The Impact of CVE-2019-9745

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary programs with the same privileges as the Recognition Update Client Service, leading to privilege escalation.
The issue arises from the ability of a higher-privileged process to run scripts from a directory writable by a lower-privileged user.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-9745

The following technical details provide insight into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The plugin DatasourceExquiseExporter.dll can be manipulated to initiate arbitrary programs, including batch files, resulting in privilege escalation.

Affected Systems and Versions

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Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate the plugin to execute arbitrary programs, including batch files, with elevated privileges.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-9745 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable or restrict access to the Configuration Tool for CloudCTI HIP Integrator Recognition.
Monitor and restrict the execution of arbitrary programs on the affected system.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the affected systems and software to prevent exploitation.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by the vendor to address the vulnerability.