Proofpoint Protection Server up to 5.5.3 improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Proofpoint Protection Server up to 5.5.3. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in improper authentication. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2011-1901. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Proofpoint Protection Server up to 5.5.3. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The mail-filter web interface in Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway 6.2.0.263:6.2.0.237 and earlier in Proofpoint Protection Server 5.5.3, 5.5.4, 5.5.5, 6.0.2, 6.1.1, and 6.2.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via unspecified vectors.

The weakness was released 05/05/2011 as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). It is possible to read the advisory at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2011-1901 since 05/05/2011. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-57355, VDB-57354, VDB-57353 and VDB-57352. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

05/05/2011 🔍
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03/23/2015 +1418 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2011-1901 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-1901
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-57351
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 08/05/2024 04:05
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (41), 01/18/2018 07:48 (6), 08/05/2024 04:05 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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