CVE-2011-3339 in IGSS
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Admin Control Center in Sentinel HASP Run-time Environment 5.95 and earlier in SafeNet Sentinel HASP (formerly Aladdin HASP SRM) run-time installer before 6.x and SDK before 5.11, as used in 7 Technologies (7T) IGSS 7 and other products, when Firefox 2.0 is used, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors that trigger write access to a configuration file.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/13/2019
The CVE-2011-3339 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the Sentinel HASP Run-time Environment administration interface. This vulnerability specifically affects versions 5.95 and earlier of the SafeNet Sentinel HASP software, which was widely deployed in industrial control systems and automation platforms including 7 Technologies IGSS 7. The flaw manifests when the system operates with Firefox 2.0 browser, creating a dangerous attack surface that enables remote code execution through web-based injection techniques. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization within the Admin Control Center component, which processes user-supplied data without proper security controls. The attack vector involves unspecified methods that ultimately lead to write access being granted to critical configuration files, effectively allowing malicious actors to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML content into the system's administrative interface.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through a combination of browser-specific behaviors and inadequate security controls within the HASP runtime environment. When Firefox 2.0 processes requests to the Admin Control Center, the system fails to properly validate or sanitize input parameters that are subsequently written to configuration files. This creates a persistent XSS condition where attacker-controlled content can be stored and later executed in the context of authenticated administrative sessions. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-79 as a failure to sanitize user inputs, specifically manifesting as a cross-site scripting flaw that allows execution of malicious scripts in the victim's browser. The flaw represents a classic server-side injection vulnerability where the configuration file write operations become the attack surface for persistent malicious code delivery.
The operational impact of CVE-2011-3339 extends beyond simple web-based attacks to potentially compromise entire industrial control systems that rely on Sentinel HASP licensing. In environments using 7 Technologies IGSS 7 and similar platforms, successful exploitation could allow attackers to gain administrative privileges within the licensing infrastructure, potentially leading to unauthorized system modifications, license key manipulation, or complete system compromise. The vulnerability's persistence through configuration file writes means that malicious content remains active even after initial exploitation, creating a long-term security risk. This type of vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for command and script injection, as the XSS payload can execute commands within the browser context of administrative users. The attack impacts both the confidentiality and integrity of the licensing system, potentially allowing attackers to modify licensing parameters or gain unauthorized access to protected system resources.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2011-3339 must address both immediate remediation and long-term security posture improvements. The primary recommendation involves upgrading to Sentinel HASP Run-time Environment 6.x and SDK 5.11 or later versions where the vulnerability has been resolved through proper input validation and sanitization mechanisms. Organizations should implement browser security controls specifically targeting Firefox 2.0 usage, as this particular browser version creates the vulnerability condition. Network segmentation and access controls should be implemented to limit exposure of the Admin Control Center to only trusted administrative users. The configuration file write access protection should be enhanced through proper file permission controls and monitoring mechanisms. Security teams should conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments of all systems using affected HASP versions and implement web application firewalls to detect and prevent XSS attack patterns. Additionally, regular security updates and patch management processes should be enforced to prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging in other system components, aligning with security best practices outlined in NIST SP 800-128 for vulnerability management and mitigation strategies.