VDB-96948 · CVE-2017-5168 · BID 96147

Hanwha Techwin Smart Security Manager up to 1.5 path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Hanwha Techwin Smart Security Manager up to 1.5. Impacted is an unknown function. The manipulation results in path traversal. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-5168. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Hanwha Techwin Smart Security Manager up to 1.5. Affected is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered in Hanwha Techwin Smart Security Manager Versions 1.5 and prior. Multiple Path Traversal vulnerabilities have been identified. The flaws exist within the ActiveMQ Broker service that is installed as part of the product. By issuing specific HTTP requests, if a user visits a malicious page, an attacker can gain access to arbitrary files on the server. Smart Security Manager Versions 1.4 and prior to 1.31 are affected by these vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities can allow for remote code execution.

The bug was discovered 02/09/2017. The weakness was presented 02/13/2017 by Steven Seeley (Website). The advisory is shared for download at ics-cert.us-cert.gov. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-5168 since 01/03/2017. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 4 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 96147†). See VDB-96949 for similar entry. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

01/03/2017 🔍
02/09/2017 +37 days 🔍
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02/13/2017 +4 days 🔍
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02/14/2017 +1 days 🔍
05/27/2020 +1198 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ics-cert.us-cert.gov
Researcher: Steven Seeley
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-5168 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-5168
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-96948
SecurityFocus: 96147 - Hanwha Techwin Smart Security Manager Multiple Input Validation Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/14/2017 09:20
Updated: 05/27/2020 09:32
Changes: 02/14/2017 09:20 (58), 05/27/2020 09:32 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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