eSeSIX Thintune Extreme up to 2.4.38 Configuration File /root/.keeper/ cleartext storage

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in eSeSIX Thintune Extreme up to 2.4.38. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /root/.keeper/ of the component Configuration File. Performing a manipulation results in cleartext storage. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2004-2049. Additionally, an exploit exists. Further authentication should be added.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in eSeSIX Thintune Extreme up to 2.4.38. It has been classified as problematic. This affects some unknown processing of the file /root/.keeper/ of the component Configuration File. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cleartext storage vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-312. The product stores sensitive information in cleartext within a resource that might be accessible to another control sphere. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

eSeSIX Thintune thin clients running firmware 2.4.38 and earlier store sensitive usernames and passwords in cleartext in configuration files for the keeper library, which allows attackers to gain access.

The bug was discovered 05/29/2004. The weakness was released 07/24/2004 by Dirk Loss (Website). The advisory is shared at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2004-2049 since 05/04/2005. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1555 for this issue.

After before and not just, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 56 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

It is possible to mitigate the problem by adding an authentication mechanism.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (16795), SecurityFocus (BID 10794†), OSVDB (8247†), Secunia (SA12154†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1010770†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-21939, VDB-23002, VDB-23003 and VDB-23000. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Cleartext storage
CWE: CWE-312 / CWE-310
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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OpenVAS ID: 13839
OpenVAS Name: eSeSIX Thintune Thin Client Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Authentication
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Timelineinfo

05/29/2004 🔍
07/24/2004 +56 days 🔍
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07/26/2004 +1 days 🔍
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03/09/2015 +3596 days 🔍
07/16/2017 +860 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Researcher: Dirk Loss
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2004-2049 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-2049
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-23001
X-Force: 16795 - Thintune uses plaintext passwords
SecurityFocus: 10794 - eSeSIX Thintune Thin Client Devices Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 12154 - Thintune Client Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 8247 - eSeSIX Thintune Client Remote Password Disclosure
SecurityTracker: 1010770 - THINTUNE Backdoor Grants Root Access to Remote Users

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/09/2015 15:52
Updated: 07/16/2017 13:36
Changes: 03/09/2015 15:52 (70), 07/16/2017 13:36 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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