CVE-2012-2963 in BreakingPoint Storm appliance
Summary
by MITRE
The administrative interface in the embedded web server on the BreakingPoint Storm appliance before 3.0 does not require authentication for the gwt/BugReport script, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by downloading a .tgz file.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/10/2024
The CVE-2012-2963 vulnerability affects the BreakingPoint Storm appliance, a network performance testing platform designed for enterprise environments. This flaw exists within the embedded web server component that serves the administrative interface, representing a critical security oversight in a system that handles sensitive network performance data and configuration information. The vulnerability specifically targets the gwt/BugReport script, which is part of the web application's user interface framework. This issue demonstrates a fundamental failure in the appliance's authentication mechanisms, where administrative functions remain accessible without proper credential verification.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability involves remote attackers leveraging the unauthenticated access to the BugReport script to download sensitive .tgz files containing system information. The flaw represents a classic authentication bypass vulnerability, where the web server fails to enforce proper access controls for administrative functions. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-287, which addresses improper authentication issues, and specifically relates to CWE-306, which covers missing authentication for critical functions. The vulnerability allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to potentially sensitive data that could include system configurations, performance metrics, or other confidential information gathered during network testing operations.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple information disclosure, as it provides attackers with access to administrative capabilities that could lead to more severe consequences. In enterprise environments where the BreakingPoint Storm appliance is used for network performance testing, the exposure of sensitive data could compromise network security assessments and potentially reveal weaknesses in the network infrastructure being tested. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to gather intelligence about the target network, including system configurations, test parameters, and performance data that might be used in subsequent attacks or to understand the network environment better.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including updating to BreakingPoint Storm appliance version 3.0 or later, which addresses this authentication bypass vulnerability. Network segmentation and access control measures should be enhanced to limit exposure of administrative interfaces to trusted networks only. Regular security assessments should verify that administrative functions require proper authentication and that sensitive data is properly protected. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of implementing the principle of least privilege for web applications, ensuring that administrative functions require proper authentication before execution. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing network monitoring to detect unauthorized access attempts to administrative interfaces and establish incident response procedures for potential exploitation of such vulnerabilities.