CVE-2019-19642: Command Injection

Published Dec 8, 2019

Updated

On SuperMicro X8STi-F motherboards with IPMI firmware 2.06 and BIOS 02.68, the Virtual Media feature allows OS Command Injection by authenticated attackers who can send HTTP requests to the IPMI IP address. This requires a POST to /rpc/setvmdrive.asp with shell metacharacters in ShareHost or ShareName. The attacker can achieve a persistent backdoor.

Affected Software

3 affected components

Supermicro X8sti-f Bios=02.68

Supermicro X8sti-f Firmware=2.06

Supermicro X8STi-F

Event History

Dec 8, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·03:39 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:39 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-19642.

What is the severity of CVE-2019-19642?

CVE-2019-19642 has a severity value of 8.8, which is considered critical.

Which SuperMicro motherboard is affected by CVE-2019-19642?

SuperMicro X8STi-F motherboard with IPMI firmware 2.06 and BIOS 02.68 is affected by CVE-2019-19642.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-19642?

Authenticated attackers can exploit CVE-2019-19642 by sending HTTP requests to the IPMI IP address using the Virtual Media feature.

Is SuperMicro X8STi-F motherboard vulnerable to CVE-2019-19642?

No, SuperMicro X8STi-F motherboard itself is not vulnerable to CVE-2019-19642.