CVE-2023-37292 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Discover the impact and technical details of CVE-2023-37292 affecting HGiga iSherlock versions 4.5 and 5.5. Learn how to mitigate and prevent the OS Command Injection vulnerability.
A detailed overview of the HGiga iSherlock Command Injection vulnerability (CVE-2023-37292).
Understanding CVE-2023-37292
This section provides insights into the nature and impact of the CVE-2023-37292 vulnerability affecting HGiga iSherlock.
What is CVE-2023-37292?
The CVE-2023-37292 vulnerability identifies an 'Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command' issue, also known as 'OS Command Injection' in HGiga iSherlock versions 4.5 and 5.5. This vulnerability allows malicious actors to execute arbitrary commands on the affected systems.
The Impact of CVE-2023-37292
The vulnerability poses a critical threat with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). It can lead to high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system, without requiring any special privileges from the attacker. The CAPEC-88 OS Command Injection identifies the type of attack enabled by this vulnerability.
Technical Details of CVE-2023-37292
Explore the specific technical details related to the CVE-2023-37292 vulnerability in HGiga iSherlock.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability arises due to the lack of proper neutralization of special elements in OS commands, allowing threat actors to inject and execute arbitrary commands.
Affected Systems and Versions
HGiga iSherlock versions 4.5 and 5.5 are impacted by this vulnerability. Specifically, versions before iSherlock-user-4.5-174 for 4.5 and iSherlock-user-5.5-174 for 5.5 are susceptible to OS Command Injection.
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited remotely via a network with low attack complexity, resulting in high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted systems.
Mitigation and Prevention
Learn the essential steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of the HGiga iSherlock Command Injection vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
To address the CVE-2023-37292 vulnerability, users should update iSherlock 4.5 and 5.5 by ensuring the iSherlock-user module version is equal to or later than 4.5-174 (MSR45) and 5.5-174 (MSR55) respectively.
Long-Term Security Practices
Implement a robust security policy that includes regular software updates, security patches, and employee awareness training to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future.
Patching and Updates
Stay informed about security updates and patches released by HGiga to protect systems from potential threats.