Symantec Backupexec System Recovery 7.01 input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Symantec Backupexec System Recovery 7.01. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2008-0457. In addition, an exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Symantec Backupexec System Recovery 7.01 (Backup Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the FileUpload class running on the Symantec LiveState Apache Tomcat server, as used by Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery Manager 7.0 and 7.0.1, allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary JSP files via unknown vectors.

The bug was discovered 02/04/2008. The weakness was presented 02/07/2008 by TippingPoint with Zero Day Initiative (Website). The advisory is shared for download at symantec.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-0457 since 01/24/2008. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 30211 (Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery Manager FileUpload Class Unauthorized File Upload), 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. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 5927.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (40260), Exploit-DB (5078), Tenable (30211), SecurityFocus (BID 27487†) and OSVDB (41149†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 30211
Nessus Name: Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery Manager FileUpload Class Unauthorized File Upload
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: symantec.com

Advisory: symantec.com
Researcher: TippingPoint
Organization: Zero Day Initiative
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-0457 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-0457
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-40888
X-Force: 40260
SecurityFocus: 27487 - Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery Manager FileUpload Class Unauthorized File Upload Vulnerability
Secunia: 28787
OSVDB: 41149 - CVE-2008-0457 - Symantec - Backup Exec System Recovery Manager - File Upload Issue
SecurityTracker: 1019303
Vulnerability Center: 17582 - Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery Manager < 7.0.3 Remote Code Execution, Critical
Vupen: ADV-2008-0413

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 13:43
Updated: 10/16/2024 20:46
Changes: 03/16/2015 13:43 (74), 08/04/2019 20:32 (14), 10/16/2024 20:46 (17)
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