Check Point Advisories

ManageEngine Desktop Central StatusUpdate Arbitrary File Upload (CVE-2014-5005)

Check Point Reference: CPAI-2014-1856
Date Published: 14 Oct 2014
Severity: Critical
Last Updated: Tuesday 14 October, 2014
Source: IPS Research Team
Industry Reference:CVE-2014-5005
Protection Provided by:

Security Gateway
R77

  • R76
  • R75

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    Who is Vulnerable?
    ManageEngine DesktopCentral v7 to v9 build 90054

    Vulnerability Description An arbitrary file upload vulnerability exists in ManageEngine Desktop Central. The vulnerability is due to lack of authentication and insufficient input validation of the parameters sent to the StatusUpdate page when processing HTTP requests. A remote unauthenticated attacker can upload arbitrary files to arbitrary locations. In a successful attack scenario, the attacker can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges by placing executable files in critical locations.

    Protection Overview

    Security Gateway R77 / R76 / R75 / R71 / R70

    1. In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the ManageEngine Desktop Central StatusUpdate Arbitrary File Upload protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
    2. Install policy on all modules.

    SmartView Tracker will log the following entries:

    Attack Name: Web Server Enforcement Violation.
    Attack Information: ManageEngine Desktop Central StatusUpdate Arbitrary File Upload

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