SATAN Security Scanner 1.0/1.1 Session Key improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in SATAN Security Scanner 1.0/1.1 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Session Key Handler. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0151. There is no exploit available. This vulnerability has a historic impact due to its background and reception. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in SATAN Security Scanner 1.0/1.1 (Security Testing Software). This affects some unknown functionality of the component Session Key Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

the satan session key may be disclosed if the user points the web browser to other sites possibly allowing root access.

The weakness was released 04/03/1995. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-0151. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/03/2025). Due to its background and reception, this vulnerability has a historic impact. This might be the 1st vulnerability in a security scanning tool ever.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.7

VulDB Base Score: 8.1
VulDB Temp Score: 7.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

04/03/1995 🔍
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06/17/2014 +7015 days 🔍
04/03/2025 +3943 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0151 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0151
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13701

Entryinfo

Created: 06/17/2014 15:46
Updated: 04/03/2025 11:22
Changes: 06/17/2014 15:46 (37), 04/03/2019 14:19 (10), 04/03/2025 11:22 (18)
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