Buffer Overflow in P10 CMS Login Causes Application Crash

Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in P10 Central Management Software version 1.4.13 and is a buffer overflow issue in the login password field.

Local attackers can exploit this by submitting an oversized input string—specifically, a 2000-byte payload—into the password field.

Doing so causes the application to crash, resulting in a denial of service.

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Impact Analysis

The primary impact of this vulnerability is that an attacker with local access can cause the P10 Central Management Software to crash by submitting an oversized password input.

This leads to a denial of service condition, potentially disrupting normal operations and availability of the software.

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Detection Guidance

This vulnerability can be detected by attempting to reproduce the application crash caused by submitting an oversized input string in the login password field.

Specifically, an attacker or tester can paste a payload of approximately 2000 bytes into the password field and attempt to log in. If the application crashes or becomes unresponsive, it indicates the presence of the vulnerability.

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Mitigation Strategies

Immediate mitigation steps include restricting local access to the P10 Central Management Software to trusted users only, as the vulnerability requires local attacker interaction.

Additionally, avoid submitting unusually large inputs in the password field to prevent triggering the buffer overflow and application crash.

Monitoring the application for crashes and applying any available patches or updates from the vendor as soon as they are released is also recommended.

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