VDB-107384 · CVE-2017-9538 · BID 101066

SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor 12.0.15300.90 Upload Logo path input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor 12.0.15300.90 and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component Upload Logo Handler. Such manipulation of the argument path with the input .. leads to input validation. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-9538. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor 12.0.15300.90 (Network Management Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown code of the component Upload Logo Handler. The manipulation of the argument path with the input value .. leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

The 'Upload logo from external path' function of SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor version 12.0.15300.90 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (permanent display of a "Cannot exit above the top directory" error message throughout the entire web application) via a ".." in the path field. In other words, the denial of service is caused by an incorrect implementation of a directory-traversal protection mechanism.

The bug was discovered 09/29/2017. The weakness was shared 10/03/2017 by Andy Tan as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-9538 since 06/11/2017. The attack may be launched remotely. A simple authentication is needed for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 3 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 101066†). The entry VDB-107383 is related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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OpenVAS ID: 65559
OpenVAS Name: SolarWinds Orion NPM Multiple Vulnerabilities
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06/11/2017 🔍
09/29/2017 +110 days 🔍
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10/02/2017 +3 days 🔍
10/03/2017 +1 days 🔍
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11/21/2019 +779 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: solarwinds.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Andy Tan
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-9538 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-9538
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-107384
SecurityFocus: 101066 - SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor CVE-2017-9538 Denial of Service Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/03/2017 11:03
Updated: 11/21/2019 14:10
Changes: 10/03/2017 11:03 (64), 11/21/2019 14:10 (8)
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