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CYBSEC Advisory#2010-0604 InterScan Web Security 5.0 Local Privilege Escalation
From: "CYBSEC Labs" <cybseclabs () cybsec com>
Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:44:04 -0300
Advisory Name: Local Privilege Escalation in InterScan Web Security Virtual Apliance 5.0 Internal Cybsec Advisory Id: 2010-0604 Vulnerability Class: Local Privilege Escalation Release Date: 22-06-2010 Affected Applications: InterScan Web Security Virtual Aplliance 5.0. Other versions may be affected Affected Platforms: Red Hat nash 5.1 Local / Remote: Local Severity: Medium - CVSS: 6.8 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C) Researcher: Ivan Huertas Vendor Status: Patched Reference to Vulnerability Disclosure Policy: http://www.cybsec.com/vulnerability_policy.pdf Vulnerability Description: InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance has a shell called "uihelper" that has suid bit on. So it could be possible to execute commands as root. Also using the vulnerability "Arbitrary File Upload" remote commands could be run as root. Exploit: * In order to run commands as root: $/usr/iwss/AdminUi/uihelper whoami Impact: Any user, can escalate privileges and execute arbitrary commands with root user rights. Solution: Apply the patch that can be found in http://downloadcenter.trendmicro.com/index.php?clk=tbl&clkval=249®s=NABU&lang_loc=1 Vendor Response: 2009-03-26 - Vulnerability was identified 2010-04-09 - Vendor contacted 2010-04-15 - Vendor response 2010-06-21 - Vendor released fixed version 2010-06-22 - Vulnerability published Contact Information: For more information regarding the vulnerability feel free to contact the researcher at ihuertas <at> cybsec <dot> com About CYBSEC S.A. Security Systems Since 1996 CYBSEC S.A. is devoted exclusively to provide professional services specialized in Computer Security. More than 150 clients around the globe validate our quality and professionalism. To keep objectivity, CYBSEC S.A. does not represent, neither sell, nor is associated with other software and/or hardware provider companies. Our services are strictly focused on Information Security, protecting our clients from emerging security threats, maintaining their IT deployments available, safe, and reliable. Beyond professional services, CYBSEC is continuously researching new defense and attack techniques and contributing with the security community with high quality information exchange. For more information, please visit www.cybsec.com (c) 2010 - CYBSEC S.A. Security Systems
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