VDB-1020 · ATK 281 · GCVE-100-1020

Novell GroupWise WebAccess /servlet/webacc Error improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Novell GroupWise. This affects an unknown function of the file /servlet/webacc of the component WebAccess. The manipulation of the argument Error with the input send results in improper authentication. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Novell GroupWise (Groupware Software) (unknown version). Affected is an unknown code block of the file /servlet/webacc of the component WebAccess. The manipulation of the argument error with the input value send leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and integrity.

The weakness was published 01/17/2005 by Marc Ruef with scip AG (Website). The advisory is shared for download at vuldb.com. The public release has been coordinated with the vendor. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed by Marc Ruef in URL and been published immediately after the advisory. The exploit is shared for download at vuldb.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:/servlet/webacc it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at support.novell.com.It is possible to mitigate the weakness by firewalling Web Server Port. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be patching the affected component.

Similar entry is available at VDB-1021. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: Marc Ruef
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ATK: 281

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: support.novell.com
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Timelineinfo

12/09/2004 🔍
01/17/2005 +39 days 🔍
01/17/2005 +0 days 🔍
10/08/2018 +5012 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: novell.com

Advisory: vuldb.com
Researcher: Marc Ruef
Organization: scip AG
Status: Not defined
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GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1020
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/09/2004 11:28
Updated: 10/08/2018 15:43
Changes: 12/09/2004 11:28 (68), 10/08/2018 15:43 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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