SolarWinds Serv-U up to 15.1.6 /Web%20Client/ null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in SolarWinds Serv-U up to 15.1.6. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /Web%20Client/. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2018-10241. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SolarWinds Serv-U up to 15.1.6 (File Transfer Software). This issue affects an unknown function of the file /Web%20Client/. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

A denial of service vulnerability in SolarWinds Serv-U before 15.1.6 HFv1 allows an authenticated user to crash the application (with a NULL pointer dereference) via a specially crafted URL beginning with the /Web%20Client/ substring.

The bug was discovered 05/11/2018. The weakness was presented 05/16/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at bishopfox.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-10241 since 04/20/2018. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. The successful exploitation requires a simple authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

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

Upgrading to version 15.1.6 HFv1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Serv-U 15.1.6 HFv1

Timelineinfo

04/20/2018 🔍
05/11/2018 +21 days 🔍
05/16/2018 +4 days 🔍
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05/16/2018 +0 days 🔍
02/06/2020 +631 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: solarwinds.com

Advisory: bishopfox.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-10241 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-10241
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-117803

Entryinfo

Created: 05/16/2018 22:19
Updated: 02/06/2020 06:43
Changes: 05/16/2018 22:19 (59), 02/06/2020 06:43 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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