CVE-2016-1241 in Tryton
Summary
by MITRE
Tryton 3.x before 3.2.17, 3.4.x before 3.4.14, 3.6.x before 3.6.12, 3.8.x before 3.8.8, and 4.x before 4.0.4 allow remote authenticated users to discover user password hashes via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/15/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2016-1241 affects the Tryton business management software suite, specifically targeting versions prior to the listed patched releases across multiple version branches. This represents a significant security flaw that undermines the authentication security model of the platform, exposing sensitive credential information to authenticated attackers who can leverage this weakness to compromise user accounts. The vulnerability exists within the password hash discovery mechanism, which should not be accessible to authenticated users under normal security protocols.
The technical implementation flaw stems from insufficient access controls and validation within the Tryton application's authentication subsystem. Attackers with valid user credentials can exploit unspecified vectors to retrieve password hashes from the system, potentially enabling them to perform offline password cracking attacks or use the hashes in credential reuse attacks against other systems. This vulnerability falls under the category of information disclosure, specifically related to authentication credentials, and aligns with CWE-200 which addresses improper exposure of sensitive information.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is substantial as it provides attackers with the means to escalate privileges and gain unauthorized access to user accounts. Once password hashes are obtained, attackers can attempt to crack them using various techniques including dictionary attacks, brute force methods, or leveraging rainbow tables. The vulnerability affects multiple version lines, indicating a widespread issue that would require extensive patch management efforts across organizations using Tryton. Organizations relying on this business management platform face increased risk of account compromise and potential lateral movement within their network infrastructure.
Security professionals should prioritize immediate patching of affected Tryton installations to mitigate this vulnerability, as the exposure of password hashes creates a direct pathway for credential theft and unauthorized system access. The remediation process involves upgrading to the patched versions 3.2.17, 3.4.14, 3.6.12, 3.8.8, and 4.0.4 respectively, which contain the necessary access control fixes. Additionally, organizations should implement monitoring for unauthorized access attempts and consider additional authentication measures such as multi-factor authentication to reduce the impact of credential compromise. This vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper access control implementation and the potential consequences when authentication mechanisms fail to properly validate user privileges. The issue also highlights the need for comprehensive security testing of authentication components and proper input validation to prevent information disclosure vulnerabilities. Organizations should conduct thorough security assessments of their Tryton deployments and ensure that all authentication-related components follow established security best practices and industry standards.