CVE-2000-0905 in Voyager
Summary
by MITRE
QNX Embedded Resource Manager in Voyager web server 2.01B in the demo disks for QNX 405 allows remote attackers to read sensitive system statistics information via the embedded.html web page.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/28/2018
The vulnerability described in CVE-2000-0905 represents a significant information disclosure flaw within the QNX Embedded Resource Manager component of the Voyager web server version 2.01B. This issue specifically affects the demo disks distributed for QNX 405 operating system, where the embedded.html web page serves as an attack vector for unauthorized access to critical system statistics. The vulnerability stems from inadequate access controls and improper input validation within the web server's resource management interface, allowing remote attackers to extract sensitive operational data without authentication.
The technical flaw manifests through the embedded.html page which exposes system statistics information through a web interface that lacks proper authorization mechanisms. This vulnerability falls under the category of information disclosure as defined by CWE-200, where sensitive data is made available to unauthorized users. The weakness occurs because the web server does not properly validate user credentials or implement access control measures before serving system statistics, creating a direct pathway for attackers to gather operational intelligence about the underlying system. The embedded resource manager component appears to be designed to provide system monitoring capabilities but fails to implement proper security boundaries around this functionality.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple information gathering, as the leaked system statistics can provide attackers with valuable intelligence for subsequent attacks. The exposed information may include memory usage patterns, process information, network connections, and other operational metrics that could aid in crafting more sophisticated attacks. According to ATT&CK framework, this represents a technique categorized under T1213 - Data from Information Repositories, where adversaries collect system information to understand the target environment better. The vulnerability also aligns with T1082 - System Information Discovery, as attackers can gather detailed information about the system configuration and operational state.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing proper access controls and authentication mechanisms for the embedded.html page. Organizations should ensure that system statistics are only accessible to authorized administrative users with appropriate credentials. The fix involves modifying the web server configuration to require authentication before serving sensitive system information, implementing role-based access controls, and ensuring that the embedded resource manager component properly validates user permissions. Additionally, network segmentation and firewall rules should be implemented to restrict access to the web server from untrusted networks, reducing the attack surface and limiting potential exploitation of this information disclosure vulnerability.