GNOME Dwarf HTTP Server 1.3.2 Error Message cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in GNOME Dwarf HTTP Server 1.3.2. Affected is an unknown function of the component Error Message Handler. The manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2006-0820. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in GNOME Dwarf HTTP Server 1.3.2 (Web Server). Affected is an unknown code block of the component Error Message Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Dwarf HTTP Server 1.3.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified error messages.

The bug was discovered 02/17/2006. The weakness was published 03/13/2006 by Tan Chew Keong as confirmed posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2006-0820 since 02/21/2006. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

After even before and not, 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 24 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 21092 (Dwarf HTTP Server < 1.3.3 Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities (XSS, Disc)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (25179), Tenable (21092), SecurityFocus (BID 17123†), OSVDB (23837†) and Secunia (SA18962†). Similar entry is available at VDB-29159. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Nessus ID: 21092
Nessus Name: Dwarf HTTP Server < 1.3.3 Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities (XSS, Disc)
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnome.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Tan Chew Keong
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2006-0820 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-0820
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-29160
X-Force: 25179
SecurityFocus: 17123 - Dwarf HTTP Server Multiple Input Validation Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 18962
OSVDB: 23837 - Dwarf HTTP Error Message XSS
SecurityTracker: 1015779
Vulnerability Center: 10713 - Dwarf HTTP Server 1.3.2 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2006-0937

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

Created: 03/12/2015 12:19
Updated: 06/15/2019 17:22
Changes: 03/12/2015 12:19 (74), 06/15/2019 17:22 (7)
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