Sun ONE/iPlanet Web Server 4.x /search NS-max-records cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Sun ONE and iPlanet Web Server 4.x. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /search. Executing a manipulation of the argument NS-max-records can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2007-0183. The attack can be launched remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present. The application of restrictive firewalling is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Sun ONE and iPlanet Web Server 4.x (Web Server) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the file /search. The manipulation of the argument NS-max-records with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-80. The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in /search in iPlanet Web Server 4.x allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the NS-max-records parameter. NOTE: The provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

The bug was discovered 01/09/2007. The weakness was disclosed 01/09/2007 by Khalsa (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2007-0183 since 01/10/2007. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at sun.com.Proper firewalling of is able to address this issue. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be applying a restrictive firewalling.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (31514), Exploit-DB (29439), SecurityFocus (BID 21977†), OSVDB (32662†) and Secunia (SA23605†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Patch: sun.com

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Khalsa
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2007-0183 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-0183
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-2812
X-Force: 31514
SecurityFocus: 21977 - iPlanet Web Server Search Module Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Secunia: 23605 - iPlanet Web Server "NS-max-records" Cross-Site Scripting, Less Critical
OSVDB: 32662 - iPlanet Web Server /search NS-max-records XSS
Vulnerability Center: 14254 - iPlanet Web Server XSS in search Module, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 01/12/2007 10:18
Updated: 02/04/2025 23:01
Changes: 01/12/2007 10:18 (76), 07/14/2019 15:55 (2), 02/04/2025 23:01 (29)
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