Novell Sentinel Log Manager up to 1.0.0.4 access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Novell Sentinel Log Manager up to 1.0.0.4. Impacted is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2012-6534. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Novell Sentinel Log Manager up to 1.0.0.4 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

Novell Sentinel Log Manager before 1.2.0.3 allows remote attackers to create data retention policies via a crafted text/x-gwt-rpc request to novelllogmanager/datastorageservice.rpc, and allows remote authenticated Report Administrators to create data retention policies via a search-results "Save Query As" "Save As Retention Policy" action.

The weakness was shared 03/29/2013 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at netiq.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-6534 since 02/22/2013. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 62968 (Novell Sentinel Log Manager Authentication Bypass), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses.

Upgrading to version 1.0.0.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (79038), Tenable (62968), SecurityFocus (BID 55767†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-37460†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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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
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Nessus ID: 62968
Nessus Name: Novell Sentinel Log Manager Authentication Bypass
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Sentinel Log Manager 1.0.0.5
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10/03/2012 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: novell.com

Advisory: netiq.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-6534 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-6534
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-63904
X-Force: 79038
SecurityFocus: 55767 - Novell Sentinel Log Manager Unauthorized Access Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 37460 - Novell Sentinel Log Manager <=1.2.0.2 Datastorageservice Unauthorized Access Vulnerability, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 12:22
Updated: 09/28/2025 23:13
Changes: 03/24/2015 12:22 (62), 04/22/2017 09:10 (7), 01/01/2022 19:48 (3), 01/01/2022 19:55 (1), 09/28/2025 23:13 (16)
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