Identix BioLogon 3.0 Browser improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Identix BioLogon 3.0. It has been declared as problematic. This impacts an unknown function of the component Browser Handler. The manipulation results in improper authentication. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2002-0268. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Identix BioLogon 3.0. Affected is some unknown processing of the component Browser Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Identix BioLogon 3 allows users with physical access to the system to gain administrative privileges by using CTRL-ALT-DEL and running a "Browse" function, which runs Explorer with SYSTEM privileges.

The weakness was disclosed 05/29/2002 by Paul as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2002-0268. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

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 X-Force (8201) and SecurityFocus (BID 4101†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

02/12/2002 🔍
05/29/2002 +106 days 🔍
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07/11/2014 +4426 days 🔍
10/22/2024 +3756 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Researcher: Paul
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2002-0268 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0268
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18192
X-Force: 8201
SecurityFocus: 4101 - Identix BioLogon GINA Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2014 14:03
Updated: 10/22/2024 16:28
Changes: 07/11/2014 14:03 (50), 06/07/2018 08:51 (1), 06/27/2021 10:35 (3), 10/22/2024 16:28 (15)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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