CVE-2010-0214 in RoomWizard
Summary
by MITRE
The administrative interface on the PolyVision RoomWizard with firmware 3.2.3 places the Sync Connector Active Directory (AD) credentials in a web form that is accessed over HTTP on port 80, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading the HTML source code corresponding to the /admin/sign/DeviceSynch URI.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/30/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-0214 affects the PolyVision RoomWizard video conferencing system running firmware version 3.2.3. This security flaw resides within the device's administrative interface, specifically in how it handles authentication credentials for the Sync Connector Active Directory integration. The issue represents a critical exposure of sensitive information through improper credential handling mechanisms that violate fundamental security principles of secure authentication and access control.
The technical flaw manifests when the administrative interface renders a web form containing Active Directory credentials at the /admin/sign/DeviceSynch URI endpoint. This form is served over unencrypted HTTP connections on port 80, making the credentials visible in the HTML source code that is transmitted in cleartext across the network. The vulnerability directly maps to CWE-312, which addresses the exposure of sensitive information through cleartext storage and transmission, and also aligns with CWE-200, concerning the exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor. The attack vector is particularly dangerous as it requires no authentication or specialized tools beyond basic web browsing capabilities to extract the credentials.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple credential exposure. Remote attackers can easily obtain administrative credentials that grant full access to the RoomWizard device, potentially enabling them to modify system configurations, access video conferencing sessions, manipulate user accounts, and compromise the entire communication infrastructure. This vulnerability directly enables lateral movement within networks where the RoomWizard device is deployed, as the exposed credentials can be used to access other systems within the same Active Directory domain. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this as a credential access technique, specifically leveraging credential dumping and credential theft methods to gain unauthorized access to privileged accounts.
Organizations using the affected PolyVision RoomWizard devices face significant security risks, particularly in enterprise environments where Active Directory integration is common. The vulnerability creates an attack surface that allows threat actors to escalate privileges and potentially gain persistent access to video conferencing infrastructure. The exposure of Active Directory credentials through cleartext transmission violates industry security standards and best practices established by frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53 and ISO 27001, which mandate secure handling of authentication credentials. The vulnerability also represents a failure in secure configuration management, as the device defaults to unencrypted HTTP communication for administrative functions.
Mitigation strategies should focus on immediate remediation through firmware updates provided by PolyVision, which would address the insecure credential handling mechanism. Organizations must implement network segmentation to isolate critical video conferencing infrastructure from general network access, and enforce mandatory use of encrypted communication channels such as HTTPS for all administrative interfaces. Security monitoring should include detection of HTTP traffic to administrative endpoints, while access controls should be implemented to restrict administrative access to trusted network segments only. Additionally, organizations should conduct regular vulnerability assessments to identify similar insecure credential handling patterns in other networked devices and systems.