CRITICAL CVSS 9.8
Published: 2017-05-29

CVE-2017-9294

hitachi device_manager Security Advisory (CVE-2017-9294)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2017-9294 impacting hitachi device_manager. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
RMI vulnerability in Hitachi Device Manager before 8.5.2-01 allows remote attackers to execute internal commands without authentication via RMI ports.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product hitachi / device_manager
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-noinfo

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2017-9294 impacting hitachi device_manager.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2017-9294.yaml
id: cve-2017-9294

info:
  name: hitachi device_manager - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: critical
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2017-9294 affecting hitachi device_manager.
    Evaluation: RMI vulnerability in Hitachi Device Manager before 8.5.2-01 allows remote attackers to execute internal commands without authentication via RMI ports....
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2017-9294
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 9.8
    cve-id: CVE-2017-9294
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-noinfo
  tags: cve,cve-2017-9294,hitachi,device_manager,critical

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "device_manager"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2017-9294.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2017-9294
# Target: hitachi device_manager | CVSS: 9.8 (CRITICAL)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2017-9294 (hitachi device_manager)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against hitachi device_manager scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2017-9294.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2017-9294
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install device_manager 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade device_manager 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update device_manager

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i device_manager 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i device_manager

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2017-9294 in hitachi device_manager?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update hitachi device_manager packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2017-9294?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2017-9294?

CVE-2017-9294 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
9.8
CRITICAL SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2017-9294
Weakness NVD-CWE-noinfo
Vendor hitachi
Product device_manager
Published 2017-05-29
Vector CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H