Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
ONOS 1.15.0 and earlier is reported to allow remote command execution through improper input validation in an HTTP-accessible controller component. For organizations using ONOS in network control environments, compromise could affect controller integrity and network operations. The sources do not provide CVSS scoring, a confirmed fix, or evidence of active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize as urgent where ONOS 1.15.0 or earlier controls production networks or is reachable beyond a tightly restricted management plane. The business concern is controller compromise, not just application compromise. If ONOS is absent or isolated, urgency drops substantially.
Technical view
CVE-2019-1010234 affects The Linux Foundation ONOS 1.15.0 and earlier. The described vulnerable component is YangLiveCompilerManager.java, method runJavaCompiler. A network attacker can send a malicious HTTP request to the controller that causes arbitrary command execution. The public record does not list CWE, CVSS, authentication requirements, or remediation details.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running ONOS 1.15.0 or earlier with the relevant controller HTTP interface reachable by untrusted networks or users. Internet exposure would materially increase urgency, but the bundle does not provide scan data or deployment prevalence.
Exploitation context
The CVE record describes network-based remote command execution via a malicious HTTP request. CISA KEV status is false in the bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. Treat exploit availability and attacker usage as unconfirmed.
Researcher notes
The source bundle is thin: no CVSS vector, CWE mapping, authentication detail, patch reference, or exploit confirmation. The main grounded fact is remote command execution in runJavaCompiler through improper input validation. Avoid assuming affected forks, later versions, or available public exploit code without additional evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any ONOS deployments at version 1.15.0 or earlier.
- Restrict access to ONOS controller HTTP interfaces to trusted management networks.
- Check ONOS or Linux Foundation guidance for fixed versions or vendor-supported mitigations.
- Prioritize upgrade or replacement if vendor guidance confirms a remediated release.
- Increase monitoring around controller HTTP access until remediation is complete.
Validation and detection
- Confirm ONOS version and whether the YANG live compiler component is present.
- Verify controller HTTP endpoints are not reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review access controls for administrators and service accounts using the controller.
- Check logs for unusual HTTP activity targeting controller compilation features.
- Document whether vendor guidance names a fixed version or workaround.
Public sources used
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- Known Exploited
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OkMtrMgjjINsDUQwxpGxjbATB6hiwqyv/view?usp=sharingCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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