Novell GroupWise 2012/8.0/8.00/8.01/8.02 HTTP interfaces path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Novell GroupWise 2012/8.0/8.00/8.01/8.02. The affected element is an unknown function of the component HTTP interfaces. Executing a manipulation can lead to path traversal. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2012-0419. Moreover, an exploit is present. The affected component should be upgraded.

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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Novell GroupWise 2012/8.0/8.00/8.01/8.02 (Groupware Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component HTTP interfaces. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Directory traversal vulnerability in the agent HTTP interfaces in Novell GroupWise 8.0 before Support Pack 3 and 2012 before Support Pack 1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in a request.

The weakness was disclosed 09/21/2012 by r () b13$ with Digital Defense, Inc. (Website). The advisory is available at novell.com. The public release has been coordinated in cooperation with the vendor. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-0419 since 01/09/2012. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a private exploit is available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1006 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

It is declared as highly functional. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 62284 (Novell GroupWise Internet Agent 8.x < 8.0.3 / 12.x < 12.0.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 121206 (Novell GroupWise Internet Agent Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 8.xSP3 or 2012SP1 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at download.novell.com. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 13242.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (62284), SecurityFocus (BID 55648†), OSVDB (85801†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-36359†). The entries VDB-6561, VDB-6563, VDB-6564 and VDB-62332 are pretty similar. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Access: Private
Status: Highly functional
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Nessus ID: 62284
Nessus Name: Novell GroupWise Internet Agent 8.x < 8.0.3 / 12.x < 12.0.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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MetaSploit ID: groupwise_agents_http_traversal.rb
MetaSploit Name: Novell Groupwise Agents HTTP Directory Traversal
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: GroupWise 8.xSP3/2012SP1
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01/09/2012 🔍
09/11/2012 +246 days 🔍
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09/21/2012 +10 days 🔍
09/28/2012 +7 days 🔍
09/29/2012 +1 days 🔍
10/01/2012 +2 days 🔍
10/04/2012 +3 days 🔍
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Vendor: novell.com

Advisory: novell.com
Researcher: r () b13$
Organization: Digital Defense, Inc.
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CVE: CVE-2012-0419 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-0419
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-6562
SecurityFocus: 55648 - Novell GroupWise HTTP Interfaces Directory Traversal Vulnerability
OSVDB: 85801
Vulnerability Center: 36359 - Novell GroupWise Agent HTTP Interfaces Directory Traversal Vulnerability Allows Remote File Access, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/01/2012 16:01
Updated: 04/14/2021 14:17
Changes: 10/01/2012 16:01 (75), 04/17/2017 11:51 (10), 04/14/2021 14:17 (4)
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Committer: roga
Cache ID: 216:8CF:103

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