CVE-2006-6432 in WorkCentre
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability in the Scan-to-mailbox feature in Xerox WorkCentre and WorkCentre Pro before 12.060.17.000, 13.x before 13.060.17.000, and 14.x before 14.060.17.000 allows remote attackers to download certain files via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/19/2016
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-6432 affects the Scan-to-mailbox functionality within Xerox WorkCentre and WorkCentre Pro multifunction devices across multiple software versions. This represents a critical security weakness in enterprise document management systems that could potentially allow unauthorized data access and exfiltration. The vulnerability specifically impacts devices running firmware versions prior to 12.060.17.000 for version 12.x, 13.060.17.000 for version 13.x, and 14.060.17.000 for version 14.x. The affected functionality enables users to scan documents and automatically email them to specified mailboxes, creating a potential attack surface that could be exploited by remote threat actors.
The technical flaw resides within the implementation of the scan-to-mailbox feature, which appears to lack proper input validation and access controls for file handling operations. Attackers can leverage unspecified vectors to exploit this weakness and potentially download sensitive files from the device's storage or memory systems. This vulnerability operates at the application layer and could be classified under CWE-22 for Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory, as it involves unauthorized file access through a legitimate device function. The attack vector likely involves manipulation of the scanning process to bypass normal security restrictions that should prevent arbitrary file retrieval from the device's internal storage.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized file access, as it could enable attackers to extract confidential business documents, employee information, or proprietary data that has been scanned and stored on the device. Enterprise environments using these multifunction devices face significant risk of data breaches, intellectual property theft, and potential compliance violations. The vulnerability affects organizations that rely on these devices for document processing and email integration, potentially compromising sensitive corporate communications and personal data. The remote nature of the attack means that threat actors do not require physical access to the devices, making the risk particularly concerning for organizations with distributed or remote work environments.
Mitigation strategies should focus on immediate firmware updates to versions 12.060.17.000, 13.060.17.000, and 14.060.17.000 where available, as these contain the necessary security patches to address the vulnerability. Network segmentation and access controls should be implemented to limit exposure of these devices to untrusted networks, while monitoring systems should be deployed to detect anomalous scanning activities. Organizations should also consider implementing additional security measures such as encrypted email transmission for scanned documents, regular security assessments of multifunction devices, and establishing incident response procedures for potential exploitation of similar vulnerabilities. The ATT&CK framework would classify this vulnerability under T1071.004 for Application Layer Protocol: DNS and potentially T1566 for Phishing, as the attack may involve manipulation of legitimate email functions to exfiltrate data.