CVE-2019-9507

The web interface of the Vertiv Avocent UMG-4000 version 4.2.1.19 is vulnerable to arbitrary remote code execution

Description

The web interface of the Vertiv Avocent UMG-4000 version 4.2.1.19 is vulnerable to command injection because the application incorrectly neutralizes code syntax before executing. Since all commands within the web application are executed as root, this could allow a remote attacker authenticated with an administrator account to execute arbitrary commands as root.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Vertiv Avocent has released patches for these vulnerabilities. Trellis customers of the UMG running firmware v4.2.0.23 that are operating Trellis v5.0.2 through 5.0.6 and all Non-Trellis UMG customers should install the update patch found https://www.vertiv.com/en-us/support/software-download/it-management/avocent-universal-management-gateway-appliance--software-downloads/ . Trellis users of the UMG that are operating Trellis v5.0.6 and later should install Universal Gateway firmware version 4.3.0.23 found https://www.vertiv.com/en-us/support/software-download/software/trellis-enterprise-and-quick-start-solutions-software-downloads/ .

Categories

8.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.15% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory vertiv.com Vendor Advisory vertiv.com
Affected: Vertiv Avocent UMG-4000
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.vertiv.com/en-us/support/software-download/it-management/avocent-universal-management-gateway-appliance--software-downloads/ vendor advisory
https://www.vertiv.com/en-us/support/software-download/software/trellis-enterprise-and-quick-start-solutions-software-downloads/ vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-9507?
CVE-2019-9507 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-9507?
To fix CVE-2019-9507: Vertiv Avocent has released patches for these vulnerabilities. Trellis customers of the UMG running firmware v4.2.0.23 that are operating Trellis v5.0.2 through 5.0.6 and all Non-Trellis UMG customers should install the update patch found https://www.vertiv.com/en-us/support/software-download/it-management/avocent-universal-management-gateway-appliance--software-downloads/ . Trellis users of the UMG that are operating Trellis v5.0.6 and later should install Universal Gateway firmware version 4.3.0.23 found https://www.vertiv.com/en-us/support/software-download/software/trellis-enterprise-and-quick-start-solutions-software-downloads/ .
Is CVE-2019-9507 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-9507 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-9507?
CVE-2019-9507 affects Vertiv Avocent UMG-4000.
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