Globus Globus Toolkit up to 2.4.2 getpwnam_r access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Globus Globus Toolkit up to 2.4.2. It has been rated as critical. This vulnerability affects the function getpwnam_r. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2012-3292. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Globus Globus Toolkit up to 2.4.2. This affects the function getpwnam_r. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The GridFTP in Globus Toolkit (GT) before 5.2.2, when certain autoconf macros are defined, does not properly check the return value from the getpwnam_r function, which might allow remote attackers to gain privileges by logging in with a user that does not exist, which causes GridFTP to run as the last user in the password file.

The weakness was released 06/07/2012 by arma (Website). The advisory is shared at debian.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-3292. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 59351 (Fedora 15 : globus-gridftp-server-6.10-2.fc15 / globus-gridftp-server-control-2.5-2.fc15 (2012-8488)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 2.4.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (76057), Tenable (59351), SecurityFocus (BID 53778†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-35596†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 59351
Nessus Name: Fedora 15 : globus-gridftp-server-6.10-2.fc15 / globus-gridftp-server-control-2.5-2.fc15 (2012-8488)
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OpenVAS ID: 71501
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2523-1 (globus-gridftp-server)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Globus Toolkit 2.4.3

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06/04/2012 🔍
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03/23/2015 +977 days 🔍
12/03/2021 +2447 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: dsa-2523
Researcher: arma
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-3292 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-3292
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-60921

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X-Force: 76057
SecurityFocus: 53778 - Globus Toolkit GridFTP 'getpwnam_r()' Security Bypass Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 35596 - Globus Toolkit \x3C 5.2.2 GridFTP getpwnam_r Flaw Allows Remote Security Bypass, Low

Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 12/03/2021 15:30
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (60), 04/14/2017 14:30 (11), 12/03/2021 15:18 (4), 12/03/2021 15:24 (1), 12/03/2021 15:30 (1)
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