SolarWinds Serv-U up to 15.1.6 on Linux access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SolarWinds Serv-U up to 15.1.6 on Linux. Impacted is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2019-12181. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in SolarWinds Serv-U up to 15.1.6 on Linux (File Transfer Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in SolarWinds Serv-U before 15.1.7 for Linux.

The weakness was published 06/17/2019 (Website). The advisory is available at documentation.solarwinds.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-12181 since 05/19/2019. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. The successful exploitation requires a single authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

A public exploit has been developed by bcoles in Bash. It is possible to download the exploit at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 15.1.7 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (47173). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: bcoles
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Serv-U 15.1.7

Timelineinfo

05/19/2019 🔍
06/17/2019 +29 days 🔍
06/18/2019 +1 days 🔍
07/02/2024 +1841 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: solarwinds.com

Advisory: 153333
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2019-12181 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-12181
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-136570
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 06/18/2019 09:15
Updated: 07/02/2024 12:17
Changes: 06/18/2019 09:15 (54), 07/26/2019 14:41 (4), 07/26/2019 14:42 (4), 07/13/2020 09:59 (1), 10/05/2023 17:31 (7), 07/02/2024 12:17 (14)
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Committer: misc
Cache ID: 216::103

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Discussion

 misc (+0)
6 years ago
The exploit is available in Metasploit as well: "https://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/linux/local/servu_ftp_server_prepareinstallation_priv_esc"

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