VDB-112317 · CVE-2017-16605 · BID 102512

NetGain Enterprise Manager 7.2.730 Build 1034 ID File path error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in NetGain Enterprise Manager 7.2.730 Build 1034. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component org.apache.jsp.u.jsp.db.save_005fattrs_jsp Servlet. Performing a manipulation of the argument ID as part of Parameter results in path error (File). This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2017-16605. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in NetGain Enterprise Manager 7.2.730 Build 1034. It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality of the component org.apache.jsp.u.jsp.db.save_005fattrs_jsp Servlet. The manipulation of the argument id as part of a Parameter leads to a path error vulnerability (File). CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-417. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files on vulnerable installations of NetGain Systems Enterprise Manager 7.2.730 build 1034. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the org.apache.jsp.u.jsp.db.save_005fattrs_jsp servlet, which listens on TCP port 8081 by default. When parsing the id parameter, the process does not properly validate a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to overwrite any files accessible to the Administrator. Was ZDI-CAN-5196.

The bug was discovered 12/13/2017. The weakness was disclosed 01/23/2018 by rgod (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-16605 since 11/06/2017. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 40 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 102512†). The entries VDB-112321, VDB-112320, VDB-112319 and VDB-112318 are pretty similar. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Name: File
Class: Path error / File
CWE: CWE-417
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Remote: Yes

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11/06/2017 🔍
12/13/2017 +37 days 🔍
01/13/2018 +31 days 🔍
01/22/2018 +9 days 🔍
01/23/2018 +1 days 🔍
01/23/2018 +0 days 🔍
02/01/2021 +1105 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: rgod (rgod)
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-16605 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-16605
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-112317
SecurityFocus: 102512 - NetGain Systems Enterprise Manager CVE-2017-16605 Directory Traversal Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/23/2018 09:21
Updated: 02/01/2021 14:11
Changes: 01/23/2018 09:21 (62), 12/26/2019 17:54 (4), 02/01/2021 14:11 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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