Description Preview
This CVE describes an unspecified vulnerability in the BlackBerry Administration API used by BES and BES Express versions 5.0.1 to 5.0.3. It allows remote attackers to read text files or trigger a denial of service through unknown vectors. The affected products are BES software 5.0.1–5.0.3 and BES Express software 5.0.1–5.0.3. The precise attack vectors and impact details are not disclosed in the provided description.
Overview
The vulnerability concerns the BlackBerry Administration API in BES and BES Express releases 5.0.1 through 5.0.3. It is described as unspecified, with potential for remote attackers to read local text files or cause a denial of service via unknown vectors. This highlights the importance of applying vendor-provided security updates or mitigations to affected deployments.
Remediation
- Upgrade or patch: Upgrade BES/BES Express to a version that includes the security fix. Refer to BlackBerry security advisories (e.g., KB27258) and any subsequent patches or newer releases beyond 5.0.3.
- Apply vendor guidance: Install the security update or patch provided by BlackBerry for the Administration API, and verify patch installation.
- Apply compensating controls: If immediate upgrade is not possible, restrict access to the BlackBerry Administration API to trusted networks/hosts, enforce strong authentication, and disable unnecessary remote access to the API.
- Harden configuration: Ensure robust access controls, disable unused API endpoints, and enable detailed logging and monitoring of API usage.
- Validation and monitoring: After applying fixes, test to confirm the vulnerability cannot be exploited and monitor logs for any attempts to access the Administration API or perform unusual file reads or DoS-like activity.
- Change management: Maintain an asset inventory of BES/BES Express instances, track patched status, and establish a vulnerability management workflow to apply future updates promptly.
References
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services: Low
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services: Low
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting: Low
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation: Low
- ConstructionConstruction: Low
- Educational ServicesEducational Services: Low
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance: Low
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance: Low
- InformationInformation: Low
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises: Low
- ManufacturingManufacturing: Low
- MiningMining: Low
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration): Low
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services: Low
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration: Low
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing: Low
- Retail TradeRetail Trade: Low
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing: Low
- UtilitiesUtilities: Low
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade: Low
