VDB-89481 · CVE-2016-5797 · BID 91728

Tollgrade LightHouse SMS up to 5.1 Patch 2 Error Message Authentication information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Tollgrade LightHouse SMS up to 5.1 Patch 2. It has been rated as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Error Message Handler. Performing a manipulation results in information disclosure (Authentication). This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2016-5797. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Tollgrade LightHouse SMS up to 5.1 Patch 2. This affects an unknown function of the component Error Message Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability (Authentication). CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Tollgrade LightHouse SMS before 5.1 patch 3 provides different error messages for failed authentication attempts depending on whether the username exists, which allows remote attackers to enumerate account names via a series of attempts.

The weakness was released 07/15/2016 by Ashish Kamble with Qualys (Website). The advisory is shared at ics-cert.us-cert.gov. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-5797 since 06/23/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1592 for this issue.

Applying the patch bis 5.1 Patch 3 is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 91728†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-89480 and VDB-89483. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Tollgrade

Name

LightHouse SMS

Version

5.1 Patch 2

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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NVD Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Name: Authentication
Class: Information disclosure / Authentication
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: bis 5.1 Patch 3

Timelineinfo

06/23/2016 🔍
07/13/2016 +20 days 🔍
07/15/2016 +2 days 🔍
07/15/2016 +0 days 🔍
07/16/2016 +1 days 🔍
02/27/2019 +956 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ics-cert.us-cert.gov
Researcher: Ashish Kamble
Organization: Qualys
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-5797 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-5797
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-89481
SecurityFocus: 91728 - Tollgrade SmartGrid LightHouse Sensor Management System Multiple Security Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/16/2016 10:34
Updated: 02/27/2019 13:19
Changes: 07/16/2016 10:34 (52), 02/27/2019 13:19 (14)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.