VDB-15303 · CVE-2000-0124 · BID 965

SurfControl SuperScout 2.6.1.6 Category privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SurfControl SuperScout 2.6.1.6. This affects an unknown part of the component Category Handler. Performing a manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability was named CVE-2000-0124. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SurfControl SuperScout 2.6.1.6. This affects an unknown functionality of the component Category Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

surfCONTROL SuperScout does not properly asign a category to web sites with a . (dot) at the end, which may allow users to bypass web access restrictions.

The weakness was presented 02/03/2000 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2000-0124. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 965†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

02/03/2000 🔍
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06/23/2014 +5254 days 🔍
04/20/2026 +4319 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Posted on Bugtraq on February 3rd, 2000 by civ .
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0124 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0124
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15303
SecurityFocus: 965 - SurfControl SuperScout Content Filtering Bypass Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 06/23/2014 17:08
Updated: 04/20/2026 20:41
Changes: 06/23/2014 17:08 (47), 05/23/2018 10:58 (3), 10/08/2020 06:40 (1), 04/20/2026 20:41 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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