VDB-100464 · CVE-2017-8055 · Issue 142177

Watchguard Firebox up to 11.12.1 XML-RPC Login User 7pk security

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Watchguard Firebox up to 11.12.1. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component XML-RPC Login Handler. The manipulation results in 7pk security (User). This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2017-8055. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Applying restrictive firewalling is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Watchguard Firebox up to 11.12.1. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component XML-RPC Login Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a 7pk security vulnerability (User). CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-254. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

WatchGuard Fireware allows user enumeration, e.g., in the Firebox XML-RPC login handler. A login request that contains a blank password sent to the XML-RPC agent in Fireware v11.12.1 and earlier returns different responses for valid and invalid usernames. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to enumerate valid usernames on an affected Firebox.

The bug was discovered 04/14/2017. The weakness was shared 04/22/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at watchguardsupport.force.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-8055 since 04/22/2017. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1211.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 8 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

It is possible to mitigate the weakness by firewalling .

The entry VDB-100465 is related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Vendor

Watchguard

Name

Firebox

Version

License

commercial

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.2
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NVD Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Name: User
Class: 7pk security / User
CWE: CWE-254
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Firewall
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Timelineinfo

04/14/2017 🔍
04/22/2017 +8 days 🔍
04/22/2017 +0 days 🔍
04/22/2017 +0 days 🔍
04/23/2017 +1 days 🔍
12/02/2022 +2049 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 142177
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-8055 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-8055
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-100464
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-8055 - WatchGuard - Fireware - Information Disclosure Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/23/2017 13:35
Updated: 12/02/2022 07:31
Changes: 04/23/2017 13:35 (60), 09/19/2020 17:02 (2), 12/02/2022 07:31 (3)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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