EMC AlphaStor Library Manager 'CreateProcess()' Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	29398
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:	CVE-2008-2157
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	May 27 2008 12:00AM
Updated:	May 27 2008 12:00AM
Credit:	Stephen Fewer of Harmony Security
Vulnerable:	EMC AlphaStor 3.1 SP1
Not Vulnerable:

EMC AlphaStor Library Manager 'CreateProcess()' Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

EMC AlphaStor is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability that occurs in the Library Manager.

An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM-level privileges. Successfully exploiting this issue will completely compromise affected computers. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.

The vulnerability occurs in EMC AlphaStor 3.1 SP1; other versions may also be affected.

EMC AlphaStor Library Manager 'CreateProcess()' Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

EMC AlphaStor Library Manager 'CreateProcess()' Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has released updates. Please see the EMC knowledgebase article (emc186391) for details on how to obtain and apply these updates.

EMC AlphaStor Library Manager 'CreateProcess()' Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

References:

• EMC AlphaStor Homepage (EMC)
  
• iDefense Security Advisory 05.27.08: EMC AlphaStor Library Manager Arbitrary Com (iDefense Labs )
  
• EMC AlphaStor Library Manager Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability (iDefense Labs)