ZDI-09-051: EMC Replication Manager Client Control Service Remove Code Execution Vulnerability http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-051 August 7, 2009 -- Affected Vendors: EMC -- Affected Products: EMC Replication Manager -- TippingPoint(TM) IPS Customer Protection: TippingPoint IPS customers have been protected against this vulnerability by Digital Vaccine protection filter ID 8028. For further product information on the TippingPoint IPS, visit: http://www.tippingpoint.com -- Vulnerability Details: This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of the EMC Replication Manager Client. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the irccd.exe process which listens by default on a TCP port around 6700. The XML-based protocol this service communicates over accepts a RunProgram message. By supplying a malicious payload and requesting this functionality a remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the remote system. -- Vendor Response: EMC states: The fixes and advisory are available to customers at powerlink.emc.com <http://powerlink.emc.com/>. -- Disclosure Timeline: 2009-03-13 - Vulnerability reported to vendor 2009-08-07 - Coordinated public release of advisory -- Credit: This vulnerability was discovered by: * Anonymous -- About the Zero Day Initiative (ZDI): Established by TippingPoint, The Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) represents a best-of-breed model for rewarding security researchers for responsibly disclosing discovered vulnerabilities. Researchers interested in getting paid for their security research through the ZDI can find more information and sign-up at: http://www.zerodayinitiative.com The ZDI is unique in how the acquired vulnerability information is used. TippingPoint does not re-sell the vulnerability details or any exploit code. Instead, upon notifying the affected product vendor, TippingPoint provides its customers with zero day protection through its intrusion prevention technology. Explicit details regarding the specifics of the vulnerability are not exposed to any parties until an official vendor patch is publicly available. Furthermore, with the altruistic aim of helping to secure a broader user base, TippingPoint provides this vulnerability information confidentially to security vendors (including competitors) who have a vulnerability protection or mitigation product. Our vulnerability disclosure policy is available online at: http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/disclosure_policy/
