CVE-2005-4631 in Zina
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in Zina 0.12.07 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the p parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/27/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2005-4631 represents a critical SQL injection flaw discovered in the Zina media player software version 0.12.07 and earlier. This vulnerability specifically affects the index.php script where user input is not properly sanitized before being incorporated into SQL database queries. The affected parameter p serves as the primary attack vector, allowing malicious actors to inject arbitrary SQL commands directly into the application's database interface. The flaw stems from inadequate input validation and improper query construction practices that fail to separate SQL command structure from user-supplied data.
This vulnerability operates under the Common Weakness Enumeration classification CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection weaknesses in software applications. The attack methodology leverages the fundamental principle that user input should never be directly concatenated into SQL queries without proper sanitization or parameterization. When an attacker manipulates the p parameter in the index.php script, they can construct malicious SQL statements that bypass authentication mechanisms, extract sensitive database information, modify or delete records, or even gain administrative control over the affected system. The vulnerability's remote exploitability means attackers do not require local system access to carry out these operations.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass complete system compromise and potential denial of service conditions. An attacker could exploit this flaw to access confidential user information, including passwords stored in the database, personal records, or system configuration data. The vulnerability also enables privilege escalation attacks where unauthorized users might gain administrative access to the Zina application and subsequently the underlying database server. Additionally, the injection could be used to perform destructive operations such as data deletion or modification, potentially causing significant operational disruption and data integrity issues for organizations relying on the affected software.
Organizations utilizing affected versions of Zina should immediately implement multiple layers of mitigation strategies to address this vulnerability. The primary recommendation involves applying the vendor-provided security patch or upgrading to a non-vulnerable version of the software. Until such updates are implemented, input validation measures should be enforced at the application level, including parameterized queries, input sanitization, and strict validation of the p parameter. Network-based mitigations such as web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems should be configured to monitor and block suspicious SQL injection patterns targeting the index.php endpoint. Access controls should be strengthened to limit the database user privileges assigned to the Zina application, following the principle of least privilege. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of regular security assessments and code reviews to identify similar injection flaws in legacy applications, aligning with the ATT&CK framework's methodology for identifying and mitigating application-level threats.