CVE-2005-3034 in DriverStudio
Summary
by MITRE
Compuware DriverStudio Remote Control service (DSRsvc.exe) 2.7 and 3.0 beta 2 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a null session.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/12/2018
The Compuware DriverStudio Remote Control service represents a critical security vulnerability in version 2.7 and 3.0 beta 2 of the software suite, where the DSRsvc.exe component fails to properly validate authentication credentials. This flaw enables remote attackers to establish connections without providing valid credentials, effectively creating a backdoor access mechanism that bypasses the intended security controls. The vulnerability specifically targets the authentication protocol implementation within the service, where the system accepts null sessions as valid authentication attempts, allowing unauthorized access to the remote control functionality.
This authentication bypass vulnerability stems from improper input validation and session management within the DriverStudio service architecture. The flaw occurs at the protocol level where the service does not adequately verify the legitimacy of connection requests, particularly when null or empty authentication tokens are presented. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-287 which addresses improper authentication mechanisms, and it aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 which covers valid accounts and legitimate credentials for unauthorized access. The service's design flaw allows any remote attacker to connect and potentially execute commands or access system resources without proper authorization.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant as it provides attackers with unrestricted access to the remote control capabilities of the DriverStudio service. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to perform system reconnaissance, execute arbitrary code, modify system configurations, or gain persistent access to the compromised system. The remote nature of the attack means that adversaries can exploit this vulnerability from any location without requiring physical access to the target system. This represents a serious risk to organizations that deploy DriverStudio services, as it essentially eliminates the authentication barrier that should protect sensitive system functions and remote management capabilities.
Mitigation strategies should include immediate patching of the DriverStudio service to the latest available versions that address the authentication bypass flaw. Organizations should also implement network segmentation to limit access to the service to trusted networks only, disable the service if it is not required for operations, and monitor network traffic for suspicious connection attempts to the affected service ports. Additionally, implementing strong access controls and network monitoring solutions can help detect and prevent exploitation attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper authentication implementation and highlights the need for regular security assessments of remote management services to identify and remediate similar authentication bypass issues that could compromise system integrity and confidentiality.