IBM Sterling Secure Proxy up to 3.4.2.0 iFix 7/3.4.3.0 Configuration Manager cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Sterling Secure Proxy up to 3.4.2.0 iFix 7/3.4.3.0 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Configuration Manager. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2016-6027. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM Sterling Secure Proxy up to 3.4.2.0 iFix 7/3.4.3.0 (Business Process Management Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Configuration Manager. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

The Configuration Manager in IBM Sterling Secure Proxy (SSP) 3.4.2 before 3.4.2.0 iFix 8 and 3.4.3 before 3.4.3.0 iFix 1 does not enable the HSTS protection mechanism, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or modify data by leveraging use of HTTP.

The weakness was presented 10/06/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at www-01.ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-6027 since 06/29/2016. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

Applying the patch 3.4.2.0 iFix 8/3.4.3.0 iFix 1 is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 93340†). See VDB-92485, VDB-92486 and VDB-92487 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Patch: 3.4.2.0 iFix 8/3.4.3.0 iFix 1

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06/29/2016 🔍
09/29/2016 +92 days 🔍
10/06/2016 +7 days 🔍
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10/07/2016 +1 days 🔍
09/22/2022 +2176 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-01.ibm.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-6027 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-6027
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-92488
X-Force: 116879
SecurityFocus: 93340 - IBM Sterling Secure Proxy CVE-2016-6027 Man in the Middle Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/07/2016 13:09
Updated: 09/22/2022 15:11
Changes: 10/07/2016 13:09 (52), 05/04/2019 07:04 (13), 09/22/2022 15:11 (4)
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