CVE-2015-2117 Auth bypass in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on HP TippingPoint SMS and vSMS systems by exploiting an unauthenticated JBoss RMI interface.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2015-2117?

CVE-2015-2117 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Apr 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

HP TippingPoint Security Management System (SMS) and TippingPoint Virtual Security Management System (vSMS) before 4.1 patch 3 and 4.2 before patch 1 do not require authentication for JBoss RMI requests, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by (1) uploading this code within an archive or (2) instantiating a class.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-2117?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Hp Tippingpoint Security Management System, Hp Tippingpoint Virtual Security Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2117?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-2117 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2015-2117 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-2117 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cg3p-9j97-f4w2.

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