Tenable Nessus up to 6.5.6 xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Tenable Nessus up to 6.5.6. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Such manipulation leads to xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2016-82013. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Tenable Nessus up to 6.5.6 (Security Testing Software). It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. Impacted is availability.

The weakness was released 04/14/2016 as TNS-2016-08 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at tenable.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-82013. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. The requirement for exploitation is a simple authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 90774 (Tenable Nessus 6.0.x < 6.6 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (112271) and Tenable (90774). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-82555. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

VulDB Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven
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Nessus ID: 90774
Nessus Name: Tenable Nessus 6.0.x < 6.6 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

04/12/2016 🔍
04/14/2016 +2 days 🔍
04/19/2016 +5 days 🔍
04/28/2016 +8 days 🔍
10/13/2018 +898 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: TNS-2016-08
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2016-82013 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-82013
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-82556
X-Force: 112271 - Tenable Nessus XML External Entity denial of service

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20091204
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/19/2016 14:22
Updated: 10/13/2018 08:38
Changes: 04/19/2016 14:22 (40), 10/13/2018 08:38 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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