Symantec Gateway 5.0/5.0.1/5.0.2 previewProxyError.php err access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Symantec Gateway 5.0/5.0.1/5.0.2. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file spywall/previewProxyError.php. The manipulation of the argument err leads to access control. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2012-0298. Additionally, an exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Symantec Gateway 5.0/5.0.1/5.0.2 and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown functionality of the file spywall/previewProxyError.php. The manipulation of the argument err with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-264. Impacted is confidentiality, and integrity. The summary by CVE is:

The file-management scripts in the management GUI in Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.x before 5.0.3 allow remote attackers to (1) read or (2) delete arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

The weakness was released 05/17/2012 with SecuriTeam Secure Disclosure as SYM12-006 (Website). The advisory is shared at symantec.com. The public release was coordinated with Symantec. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2012-0298 since 01/04/2012. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

A public exploit has been developed by S2 Crew and been published 2 months after the advisory. The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k. By approaching the search of inurl:spywall/previewProxyError.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 59209 (Symantec Web Gateway < 5.0.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities (SYM12-006) (version check)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 12555 (Symantec Web Gateway Multiple Security Vulnerability (SYM12-006)).

Upgrading to version 5.0.3 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (75732), Exploit-DB (19406), Tenable (59209), SecurityFocus (BID 53442†) and OSVDB (82024†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-5438, VDB-5439, VDB-5440 and VDB-5621. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: S2 Crew
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Nessus ID: 59209
Nessus Name: Symantec Web Gateway < 5.0.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities (SYM12-006) (version check)
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OpenVAS ID: 803094
OpenVAS Name: Symantec Web Gateway relfile Parameter Directory Traversal Vulnerability
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Gateway 5.0.3

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Vendor: symantec.com

Advisory: SYM12-006
Organization: SecuriTeam Secure Disclosure
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-0298 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-0298
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-5441
X-Force: 75732
SecurityFocus: 53442 - Symantec Web Gateway Arbitrary File Download And Delete Vulnerability
Secunia: 49216 - Symantec Web Gateway Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 82024
SecurityTracker: 1027078 - Symantec Web Gateway Bugs Let Remote Users View/Upload/Delete Files, Execute Arbitrary Commands, and Conduct Cross-Site Scripting Attacks
Vulnerability Center: 35189 - Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.x before 5.0.3 Allows to Read or Delete Arbitrary Files, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Created: 05/25/2012 12:57
Updated: 06/18/2024 07:38
Changes: 05/25/2012 12:57 (78), 08/25/2017 19:24 (17), 03/25/2021 07:06 (3), 06/18/2024 07:38 (15)
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