CVE-2020-11844
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes an incorrect authorization vulnerability in Micro Focus Container Deployment Foundation that allows unauthorized access to affected systems. The vulnerability affects multiple Micro Focus products including Hybrid Cloud Management, ArcSight Investigate, ArcSight Transformation Hub, and others. Attackers could exploit this to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access to container deployment infrastructure.
💻 Affected Systems
- Hybrid Cloud Management
- ArcSight Investigate
- ArcSight Transformation Hub
- ArcSight Interset
- ArcSight ESM (with ArcSight Fusion 1.0)
- Service Management Automation (SMA)
- Operation Bridge Suite (Containerized)
- Network Operation Management
- Data Center Automation Containerized
- Identity Intelligence
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete compromise of affected systems allowing attackers to access sensitive data, deploy malicious containers, pivot to other systems, and potentially achieve remote code execution.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to container management interfaces leading to data exposure, configuration changes, and potential privilege escalation within the affected environment.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper network segmentation, strong authentication controls, and monitoring in place to detect unauthorized access attempts.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires some level of access but authorization bypass vulnerabilities are typically straightforward to exploit once discovered.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Varies by product - refer to vendor advisories for specific patched versions
Vendor Advisory: https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03645628
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Identify affected products and versions. 2. Review vendor advisories for specific patches. 3. Apply vendor-provided patches. 4. Restart affected services. 5. Verify the fix is applied correctly.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allRestrict network access to affected systems to only authorized users and systems
Access Control Hardening
allImplement additional authentication and authorization controls around container deployment interfaces
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate affected systems from internet and restrict internal network access
- Implement strict monitoring and alerting for unauthorized access attempts to container management interfaces
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check product versions against affected version ranges listed in vendor advisoriesCheck Version:
Product-specific commands vary - consult product documentation for version checkingVerify Fix Applied:
Verify that patched versions are installed and test authorization controls📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to container deployment interfaces
- Authentication bypass attempts
- Unusual container deployment activities
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected connections to container management ports
- Traffic patterns indicating unauthorized access
SIEM Query:
source="container-deployment" AND (event_type="auth_failure" OR event_type="unauthorized_access")🔗 References
- https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03645628
- https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03645629
- https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03645630
- https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03645631
- https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03645636
- https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03645642
- https://support.microfocus.com/kb/doc.php?id=7024637
- https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03645628
- https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03645629
- https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03645630
- https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03645631
- https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03645636
- https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03645642
- https://support.microfocus.com/kb/doc.php?id=7024637
