VDB-47519 · CVE-2009-1240 · BID 34345

IBM Network Multi-Function Security 4.9.0.0.44 Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM Network Multi-Function Security 4.9.0.0.44 and classified as very critical. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation leads to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2009-1240. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Network Multi-Function Security 4.9.0.0.44. It has been rated as very critical. This issue affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Unspecified vulnerability in the IBM Proventia engine 4.9.0.0.44 20081231, as used in IBM Proventia Network Mail Security System, Network Mail Security System Virtual Appliance, Desktop Endpoint Security, Network Multi-Function Security (MFS), and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to bypass detection of malware via a modified RAR archive.

The weakness was shared 04/03/2009 by Thierry Zoller (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2009-1240 since 04/03/2009. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/14/2017). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

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 vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 34345†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Remote Code Execution
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Remote: Yes

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04/02/2009 🔍
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03/17/2015 +2174 days 🔍
12/14/2017 +1003 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Thierry Zoller
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2009-1240 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-1240
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-47519
SecurityFocus: 34345 - IBM Proventia RAR/ZIP/CAB File Scan Evasion Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 23:38
Updated: 12/14/2017 08:28
Changes: 03/17/2015 23:38 (43), 12/14/2017 08:28 (6)
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Cache ID: 216:501:103

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