VDB-63051 · CVE-2012-5520 · BID 56497

OpenVAS OpenVAS Manager prior 3.0 manage_sql.c send_to_sourcefire input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in OpenVAS OpenVAS Manager. Affected is the function send_to_sourcefire of the file manage_sql.c. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2012-5520. Additionally, an exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenVAS OpenVAS Manager. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function send_to_sourcefire of the file manage_sql.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The send_to_sourcefire function in manage_sql.c in OpenVAS Manager 3.x before 3.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the (1) IP address or (2) port number field in an OMP request.

The weakness was released 11/26/2012 with Greenbone Networks (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at openvas.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-5520 since 10/24/2012. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at packetstormsecurity.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 3.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 56497†) and Secunia (SA49128†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OpenVAS Manager 3.0

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10/24/2012 🔍
11/13/2012 +20 days 🔍
11/14/2012 +1 days 🔍
11/26/2012 +12 days 🔍
11/26/2012 +0 days 🔍
03/24/2015 +848 days 🔍
06/27/2024 +3383 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openvas.org
Organization: Greenbone Networks
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-5520 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-5520
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-63051
SecurityFocus: 56497
Secunia: 49128 - OpenVAS Manager "send_to_sourcefire()" Command Injection Vulnerability, Less Critical

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 12:22
Updated: 06/27/2024 06:19
Changes: 03/24/2015 12:22 (50), 02/05/2018 07:53 (7), 06/27/2024 06:19 (24)
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Cache ID: 216:726:103

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