VDB-108302 · CVE-2017-15651 · OpenVAS 802041

PRTG Network Monitor 17.3.33.2830 EXE File Error Message input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in PRTG Network Monitor 17.3.33.2830. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component EXE File Handler. Such manipulation as part of Error Message leads to input validation. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-15651. Local access is required to approach this attack. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in PRTG Network Monitor 17.3.33.2830 (Network Management Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block of the component EXE File Handler. The manipulation as part of a Error Message 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

PRTG Network Monitor 17.3.33.2830 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code by uploading a .exe file and then proceeding in spite of the error message.

The bug was discovered 10/02/2017. The weakness was disclosed 10/20/2017 (Website). The advisory is available at medium.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-15651 since 10/19/2017. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. The requirement for exploitation is a simple authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 17 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.

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Productinfo

Type

Network Management Software

Name

PRTG Network Monitor

Version

17.3.33.2830

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 4.2
VulDB Temp Score: 4.2
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NVD Base Score: 6.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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OpenVAS ID: 802041
OpenVAS Name: PRTG Network Monitor Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/02/2017 🔍
10/19/2017 +17 days 🔍
10/19/2017 +0 days 🔍
10/20/2017 +1 days 🔍
10/21/2017 +1 days 🔍
11/27/2019 +767 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: medium.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-15651 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-15651
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-108302
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/21/2017 14:31
Updated: 11/27/2019 17:11
Changes: 10/21/2017 14:31 (62), 11/27/2019 17:11 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103