NetIQ Access Manager up to 4.1.2/4.2.1 Risk Score Application xml external entity reference

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in NetIQ Access Manager up to 4.1.2/4.2.1. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Risk Score Application. Performing a manipulation results in xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2016-5748. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in NetIQ Access Manager up to 4.1.2/4.2.1 (Access Management Software). This affects some unknown processing of the component Risk Score Application. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

External Entity Processing (XXE) vulnerability in the "risk score" application of NetIQ Access Manager 4.1 before 4.1.2 Hot Fix 1 and 4.2 before 4.2.2 could be used to disclose the content of local files to logged-in users.

The bug was discovered 01/07/2016. The weakness was released 03/23/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at novell.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-5748 since 06/23/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 441 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 4.1.2 HF2 or 4.2.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-98395, VDB-98394, VDB-98393 and VDB-98392. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Type

• Access Management Software

Vendor

• NetIQ

Name

• Access Manager

Version

• 4.1.0
• 4.1.1
• 4.1.2
• 4.2.0
• 4.2.1

License

• commercial

Website

• Vendor: https://www.microfocus.com/netiq/

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