VDB-112320 · CVE-2017-16608 · ZDI-CAN-4749

NetGain Enterprise Manager exec.jsp String format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in NetGain Enterprise Manager. Affected is an unknown function of the file exec.jsp. The manipulation as part of String results in format string. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-16608. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in NetGain Enterprise Manager (unknown version). Affected is an unknown code block of the file exec.jsp. The manipulation as part of a String leads to a format string vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Netgain Enterprise Manager. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within exec.jsp. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-4749.

The bug was discovered 12/13/2017. The weakness was published 01/23/2018 as ZDI-CAN-4749 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-16608 since 11/06/2017. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, 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. By approaching the search of inurl:exec.jsp it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 13141 (NetGain Enterprise Manager multiple vulnerabilities).

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

Similar entries are available at VDB-112319, VDB-112321, VDB-112322 and VDB-112323. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Vendor

NetGain

Name

Enterprise Manager

License

commercial

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.5

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

11/06/2017 🔍
12/13/2017 +37 days 🔍
01/22/2018 +40 days 🔍
01/23/2018 +1 days 🔍
01/23/2018 +0 days 🔍
12/26/2019 +702 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ZDI-CAN-4749
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-16608 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-16608
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-112320
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/23/2018 09:22
Updated: 12/26/2019 19:20
Changes: 01/23/2018 09:22 (60), 12/26/2019 19:20 (1)
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