NetIQ Pssecure 7.5 qsys.lib path traversal ⚔ [Disputed]

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in NetIQ Pssecure 7.5. Impacted is an unknown function in the library qsys.lib. The manipulation results in path traversal. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2005-1244. Additionally, an exploit exists. The presence of this vulnerability remains uncertain at this time.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in NetIQ Pssecure 7.5. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown part in the library qsys.lib. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

** DISPUTED ** Directory traversal vulnerability in the third party tool from NetIQ, as used to secure the iSeries AS/400 FTP server, allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files, including those from qsys.lib, via ".." sequences in a GET request. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this issue, saying that "neither NetIQ Security Manager nor our iSeries Security Solutions are vulnerable."

The weakness was released 04/20/2005 by Shalom Carmel (Website). The advisory is shared for download at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2005-1244 since 04/24/2005. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

After even before and not, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment.

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 (20260), OSVDB (15791†), Secunia (SA15102†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1013810†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-24215, VDB-24214, VDB-24942 and VDB-24941. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microfocus.com

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Researcher: Shalom Carmel
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2005-1244 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-1244
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-24216
X-Force: 20260
Secunia: 15102
OSVDB: 15791 - NetIQ Security Manager Traversal File Restriction Bypass
SecurityTracker: 1013810 - NetIQ PSSecure May Let Remote Users Bypass AS/400 FTP Access Controls

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

Created: 03/10/2015 23:05
Updated: 08/08/2024 00:36
Changes: 03/10/2015 23:05 (53), 08/21/2017 10:19 (7), 08/08/2024 00:36 (16)
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