HPE IceWall Flaw Let Attackers cause Unauthorized Data Modification

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has issued an urgent security bulletin addressing a critical vulnerability in its IceWall product line.

Identified as CVE-2024-11856, this flaw could allow attackers to remotely modify data without authorization.

This flaw is capable of enabling unauthorized data modification from remote locations, posing a significant security threat to the affected systems.

Vulnerability Summary

The issue at the core of CVE-2024-11856 lies in the IceWall modules’ ability to improperly manage failed password attempts.

This defect allows users to surpass the intended limit for unsuccessful login attempts, thereby gaining potential access to modify data without proper authorization.

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The affected IceWall modules include:

• IceWall Gen11 certd for RHEL 7, RHEL 8, and RHEL 9
• IceWall Gen11 certd for Windows
• IceWall SSO 10.0 certd for HP-UX

Supported Software Versions

Only the following versions are impacted:

• IceWall Gen11 Enterprise Edition certd (RHEL 7, 8, 9, and Windows)
• IceWall Gen11 Standard Edition certd (RHEL 7, 8, 9, and Windows)
• IceWall SSO certd 10.0 (HP-UX)

According to HPE, the vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.7, indicating a medium impact.

The vector is described as remote, with no requirement for physical access or user interaction, making it particularly concerning for enterprise environments that rely on IceWall for secure authentication.

HPE has released updated patches to mitigate this vulnerability. Users are urged to apply these patches immediately to ensure the security of their systems. The available patches include:

• IceWall Gen11 certd Patch Release 14 for RHEL 7, 8, and 9
• IceWall Gen11 certd Patch Release 14 for Windows
• IceWall SSO 10.0 certd Patch Release 10 for HP-UX

For assistance in implementing these security measures, users are advised to contact HPE Services support.

Organizations using affected HPE IceWall products should prioritize the application of these patches to safeguard against potential unauthorized data modifications.

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