CVE-2024-51764
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in HPE Data Management Framework (DMF) Suite (CXFS) allows unauthorized local or cluster access depending on configuration. It affects systems running vulnerable versions of HPE DMF Suite with improper permissions settings. The issue stems from incorrect default permissions (CWE-276).
💻 Affected Systems
- HPE Data Management Framework (DMF) Suite (CXFS)
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
🔒 Custom verification scripts are available for registered users. Sign up free to download automated test scripts.
- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete cluster compromise allowing unauthorized users to access, modify, or delete sensitive data managed by DMF Suite across the entire cluster.
Likely Case
Unauthorized local users gaining access to DMF-managed data they shouldn't have permissions for, potentially leading to data exposure or manipulation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper access controls and network segmentation in place, restricting unauthorized access attempts.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires local or cluster access and understanding of DMF Suite configuration. No public exploit code is known at this time.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check HPE advisory for specific patched versions
Vendor Advisory: https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbcr04747en_us&docLocale=en_US
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Review HPE advisory for affected versions. 2. Download and apply the appropriate patch from HPE. 3. Restart affected DMF Suite services. 4. Verify permissions are correctly configured post-patch.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict Local Access
allLimit local user access to systems running HPE DMF Suite to only authorized administrators
Review and Harden Permissions
linuxAudit and correct file and directory permissions for DMF Suite components
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls limiting who can access systems running DMF Suite
- Segment DMF Suite systems from general user networks and monitor for unauthorized access attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check HPE advisory for affected version ranges and compare with your installed DMF Suite versionCheck Version:
Consult HPE DMF Suite documentation for version checking commands specific to your installationVerify Fix Applied:
Verify DMF Suite version is updated to patched version and test that unauthorized access attempts are properly blocked📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to DMF Suite components
- Permission denied errors from legitimate users
- Unexpected user accounts accessing DMF resources
Network Indicators:
- Unusual authentication patterns to DMF services
- Access from unauthorized IP addresses to DMF ports
SIEM Query:
source="dmf_suite" AND (event_type="access_denied" OR user NOT IN authorized_users)