Georgia SoftWorks SSH2 Server up to 7.01.0003 log input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Georgia SoftWorks SSH2 Server up to 7.01.0003. Impacted is the function log. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2008-0097. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Georgia SoftWorks SSH2 Server up to 7.01.0003. Affected is the function log. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Format string vulnerability in the log function in Georgia SoftWorks SSH2 Server (GSW_SSHD) 7.01.0003 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the username field, as demonstrated by a certain LoginPassword message.

The bug was discovered 01/02/2008. The weakness was released 01/07/2008 by Luigi Auriemma as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2008-0097 since 01/07/2008. 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 public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 5 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

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 (39358), SecurityFocus (BID 27103†), OSVDB (42766†), Secunia (SA28307†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-17286†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-40385. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Luigi Auriemma
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-0097 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-0097
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-40386
X-Force: 39358
SecurityFocus: 27103 - Georgia SoftWorks Secure Shell Server Multiple Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 28307
OSVDB: 42766 - CVE-2008-0097 - Georgia SoftWorks SSH2 Server - Format String Issue
Vulnerability Center: 17286 - Georgia SoftWorks SSH2 Server Format String Vulnerability Allow Remote Code Execution, Critical

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

Created: 03/16/2015 13:43
Updated: 08/02/2019 17:49
Changes: 03/16/2015 13:43 (57), 08/02/2019 17:49 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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