TippingPoint IDS up to 2.2.3.6514 Packet 7pk security

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in TippingPoint IDS up to 2.2.3.6514. This affects an unknown function of the component Packet Handler. This manipulation causes 7pk security. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2006-3678. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in TippingPoint IDS up to 2.2.3.6514. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Packet Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a 7pk security vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-254. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

TippingPoint IPS running the TippingPoint Operating System (TOS) before 2.2.4.6519 allows remote attackers to "force the device into layer 2 fallback (L2FB)", causing a denial of service (page fault), via a malformed packet.

The bug was discovered 06/02/2006. The weakness was published 07/26/2006 by Andres Riancho (shutdown) with Cybsec Security Systems as confirmed posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2006-3678 since 07/18/2006. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1211 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 54 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading to version 2.2.4.6519 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at tippingpoint.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (27934), SecurityFocus (BID 19125†), OSVDB (27523†), Secunia (SA21154†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1016562†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.9
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: 7pk security
CWE: CWE-254
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: IDS 2.2.4.6519
Patch: tippingpoint.com

Timelineinfo

06/02/2006 🔍
07/18/2006 +46 days 🔍
07/24/2006 +6 days 🔍
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07/26/2006 +2 days 🔍
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07/28/2006 +1 days 🔍
06/07/2017 +3967 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Andres Riancho (shutdown)
Organization: Cybsec Security Systems
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-3678 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-3678
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-2395
X-Force: 27934 - 3Com TippingPoint IPS page fault detection bypass, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 19125 - Multiple TippingPoint IPS Malformed Packet Detection Bypass Vulnerability
Secunia: 21154 - TippingPoint Layer 2 Mode Security Bypass Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 27523 - 3Com TippingPoint IPS Crafted Packet Layer 2 Mode Inspection Bypass
SecurityTracker: 1016562 - TippingPoint Intrusion Prevention System Lets Remote Users Bypass the Detection Mechanism
Vupen: ADV-2006-2956

Entryinfo

Created: 07/28/2006 11:59
Updated: 06/07/2017 16:04
Changes: 07/28/2006 11:59 (78), 06/07/2017 16:04 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:3F4:103

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