CVE-2005-1079 in Media Gallery
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in index.php for zOOm Media Gallery 2.1.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the catid parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/25/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2005-1079 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the zOOm Media Gallery 2.1.2 web application. This security weakness exists in the index.php script where user input is improperly handled, specifically in the catid parameter that controls category selection for media gallery display. The flaw stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly escape or filter user-supplied data before incorporating it into database queries. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by crafting malicious SQL commands through the catid parameter, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the underlying database system.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which classifies SQL injection as a condition where an application fails to properly escape or validate user input before using it in SQL commands. This particular implementation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands without authentication, making it a severe threat to database security. The vulnerability operates by bypassing normal input validation procedures, enabling attackers to inject malicious SQL syntax that gets executed by the database server. The catid parameter serves as the primary attack vector since it directly influences the SQL query structure used to retrieve gallery categories from the database.
Operationally, this vulnerability presents significant risks to organizations utilizing zOOm Media Gallery 2.1.2, as it enables attackers to perform unauthorized database operations including data extraction, modification, or deletion. Remote exploitation means that attackers do not require physical access to the system or network privileges to compromise the application. Successful exploitation could lead to complete database compromise, allowing attackers to access sensitive information, modify gallery content, or even escalate privileges within the database environment. The impact extends beyond immediate data theft, potentially enabling further attacks through database backdoors or credential theft from database user accounts.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2005-1079 should prioritize immediate patching of the zOOm Media Gallery application to the latest available version that addresses this vulnerability. Organizations must implement proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent similar issues in future development cycles. The principle of least privilege should be enforced for database accounts used by the application, limiting potential damage from successful exploitation. Additionally, network segmentation and web application firewalls can provide additional layers of protection. Security monitoring should include detection of unusual database query patterns and unauthorized access attempts. This vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of input sanitization and proper database access controls as outlined in the ATT&CK framework's database access techniques, where adversaries often leverage SQL injection to achieve their objectives. Organizations should also conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning to identify similar weaknesses in other applications within their infrastructure.