VDB-98400 · CVE-2016-5758 · BID 97035

NetIQ Access Manager up to 4.1.2/4.2.1 SP1 Upload cross-site request forgery

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in NetIQ Access Manager up to 4.1.2/4.2.1 SP1. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Upload Handler. The manipulation results in cross-site request forgery. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-5758. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in NetIQ Access Manager up to 4.1.2/4.2.1 SP1 (Access Management Software). Affected is an unknown functionality of the component Upload Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross-site request forgery vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-352. The web application does not, or can not, sufficiently verify whether a well-formed, valid, consistent request was intentionally provided by the user who submitted the request. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

A cross site request forgery protection mechanism in NetIQ Access Manager 4.1 before 4.1.2 Hot Fix 1 and 4.2 before 4.2.2 could be circumvented by repeated uploads causing a high load.

The bug was discovered 07/05/2016. The weakness was published 03/23/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at novell.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-5758 since 06/23/2016. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 261 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 4.1.2 HF1 or 4.2 SP2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 97035†). Similar entries are available at VDB-98399, VDB-98398, VDB-98397 and VDB-98396. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross-site request forgery
CWE: CWE-352 / CWE-862 / CWE-863
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Access Manager 4.1.2 HF1/4.2 SP2

Timelineinfo

06/23/2016 🔍
07/05/2016 +12 days 🔍
03/23/2017 +261 days 🔍
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09/11/2020 +1268 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microfocus.com

Advisory: novell.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-5758 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-5758
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-98400
SecurityFocus: 97035 - NetIQ Access Manager CVE-2016-5758 Cross Site Request Forgery Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-5758 - NetIQ - Access Manager - Cross-Site Request Forgery Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2017 15:32
Updated: 09/11/2020 09:19
Changes: 03/23/2017 15:32 (62), 09/11/2020 09:19 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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