SunGard eTRAKiT3 3.2.1.17 Backend Server valueAsString sql injection

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A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in SunGard eTRAKiT3 3.2.1.17. This affects an unknown function of the component Backend Server. Such manipulation of the argument valueAsString as part of POST Parameter leads to sql injection. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2016-6566. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available.

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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in SunGard eTRAKiT3 3.2.1.17. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block of the component Backend Server. The manipulation of the argument valueAsString as part of a POST Parameter leads to a sql injection vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-89. The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The valueAsString parameter inside the JSON payload contained by the ucLogin_txtLoginId_ClientStat POST parameter of the Sungard eTRAKiT3 software version 3.2.1.17 is not properly validated. An unauthenticated remote attacker may be able to modify the POST request and insert a SQL query which may then be executed by the backend server. eTRAKiT 3.2.1.17 was tested, but other versions may also be vulnerable.

The bug was discovered 12/06/2016. The weakness was presented 07/13/2018 as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared for download at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-6566 since 08/03/2016. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1505.

A public exploit has been developed by Goran Tuzovic and been published even before and not after the advisory. The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 584 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 databases at Exploit-DB (42111) and SecurityFocus (BID 94696†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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• SunGard

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• eTRAKiT3

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• 3.2.1.17

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