VDB-68464 · CVE-2014-5214 · ID 129658

NetIQ Access Manager 4.0 query xml external entity reference

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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in NetIQ Access Manager 4.0 (Access Management Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown code. The manipulation of the argument query with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality.

The weakness was shared 12/19/2014 as confirmed mailinglist post (Full-Disclosure). The advisory is shared for download at seclists.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-5214 since 08/13/2014. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. A single authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed by SEC Consult and been published 4 days after the advisory. It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 81405 (NetIQ Access Manager 4.0 < 4.0 SP1 Hotfix 3 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context c.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (99384), Tenable (81405) and Exploit-DB (35594). The entries 68465, 68466, 68467 and 68536 are related to this item.

Productinfo

Type

Access Management Software

Vendor

NetIQ

Name

Access Manager

Version

License

commercial

CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.8

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: SEC Consult
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Nessus ID: 81405
Nessus Name: NetIQ Access Manager 4.0 < 4.0 SP1 Hotfix 3 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 100943
OpenVAS Name: NetIQ Access Manager XSS / CSRF / XXE Injection / Disclosure
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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08/13/2014 🔍
12/18/2014 +127 days 🔍
12/18/2014 +0 days 🔍
12/19/2014 +1 days 🔍
12/23/2014 +4 days 🔍
12/23/2014 +0 days 🔍
12/23/2014 +0 days 🔍
12/27/2014 +4 days 🔍
02/18/2015 +53 days 🔍
11/04/2015 +259 days 🔍
03/01/2022 +2309 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microfocus.com

Advisory: 129658
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-5214 (🔍)
X-Force: 99384 - NetIQ Access Manager nps/servlet/webacc information disclosure, Medium Risk
Vulnerability Center: 54160 - Novell NetIQ Access Manager Remote XXE Vulnerability via novlwww User, Medium
SecurityFocus: 71745

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/27/2014 18:55
Updated: 03/01/2022 14:59
Changes: 12/27/2014 18:55 (65), 03/10/2018 11:25 (15), 03/01/2022 14:59 (4)
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