CVE-2019-18909: OS Command Injection

Published Nov 22, 2019
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Updated

The VPN software within HP ThinPro does not safely handle user supplied input, which may be leveraged by an attacker to inject commands that will execute with root privileges.

Affected Software

5 affected components
HP ThinPro=6.2
HP ThinPro=6.2.1
HP ThinPro=7.0
HP ThinPro=7.1
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Nov 22, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:38 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-18909?

CVE-2019-18909 is a vulnerability in the VPN software within HP ThinPro that does not safely handle user supplied input, allowing an attacker to inject commands with root privileges.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-18909?

The severity of CVE-2019-18909 is high, with a severity value of 8.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-18909?

The affected software versions are HP ThinPro 6.2, 6.2.1, 7.0, and 7.1.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-18909?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-18909 by injecting commands with root privileges through the vulnerable VPN software in HP ThinPro.

5

Are there any references available for CVE-2019-18909?

Yes, the following references are available for CVE-2019-18909: [Packet Storm Security](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156907/HP-ThinPro-6.x-7.x-Citrix-Command-Injection.html), [Full Disclosure Mailing List](http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Mar/39), [HP Support Document](https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c06509350).

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