VDB-102857 · CVE-2016-6342 · Nessus 94788

elog 3.1.1 Post access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in elog 3.1.1. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Post Handler. The manipulation leads to access control. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-6342. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in elog 3.1.1 and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Post Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

elog 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to post data as any username in the logbook.

The bug was discovered 06/14/2017. The weakness was disclosed 06/27/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at lists.fedoraproject.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-6342 since 07/26/2016. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 94788 (Fedora 25 : elog (2016-348a7b6285)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 276134 (Fedora Security Update for elog (FEDORA-2016-348a7b6285)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (94788). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

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elog

Version

3.1.1

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 94788
Nessus Name: Fedora 25 : elog (2016-348a7b6285)
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OpenVAS ID: 867773
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for elog FEDORA-2016-820a4795a9
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

07/26/2016 🔍
09/04/2016 +40 days 🔍
11/15/2016 +72 days 🔍
06/14/2017 +211 days 🔍
06/27/2017 +13 days 🔍
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06/28/2017 +1 days 🔍
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