NetIQ Identity Manager up to 4.5.6.0 File Upload Double Extension input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in NetIQ Identity Manager up to 4.5.6.0. This impacts an unknown function of the component File Upload. The manipulation as part of Double Extension results in input validation. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2017-9279. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in NetIQ Identity Manager up to 4.5.6.0. Affected is an unknown functionality of the component File Upload. The manipulation as part of a Double Extension leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

NetIQ Identity Manager before 4.5.6.1 allowed uploading files with double extensions or non-image content in the Themes handling of the User Application Administration, allowing malicious user administrators to potentially execute code or mislead users.

The bug was discovered 09/11/2017. The weakness was shared 03/02/2018 as Bug 1049129 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is shared for download at bugzilla.suse.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-9279 since 05/29/2017. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The successful exploitation needs a authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 172 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 4.5.6.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The entry VDB-114025 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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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.6

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Identity Manager 4.5.6.1

Timelineinfo

05/29/2017 🔍
09/11/2017 +105 days 🔍
03/02/2018 +172 days 🔍
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03/03/2018 +1 days 🔍
02/16/2023 +1811 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microfocus.com

Advisory: Bug 1049129
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-9279 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-9279
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-114024
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/03/2018 14:28
Updated: 02/16/2023 15:06
Changes: 03/03/2018 14:28 (62), 01/10/2020 08:45 (2), 02/16/2023 15:06 (14)
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