Vulnerability Note VU#118388
Symantec Scan Engine fails to properly perform authentication
OverviewSymantec Scan Engine administrative web interface fails to properly authenticate users, which may allow a remote attacker to gain administrative access to the software.
I. DescriptionThe Symantec Scan Engine provides a programming interface to Symantec content scanning and virus detection services. The Symantec Scan Engine includes an administrative interface that is enabled and listening on port 8004/tcp by default.
The web interface to Symantec Scan Engine uses a client-side Java applet to perform authentication. No authentication is performed on the server side.
II. ImpactA remote, unauthenticated attacker may be able to gain access to the Symantec Scan Engine software. At the time of publication of this document, exploit code to remotely change the administrator password is available.
III. SolutionApply an update
Apply an update to Symantec Scan Engine, as specified in the Symantec document SYM06-008.
Restrict access
You may wish to block access to the vulnerable software from outside your network perimeter, specifically by blocking access to the administrative port (8004/tcp by default). This will limit your exposure to attacks. However, blocking at the network perimeter would still allow attackers within the perimeter of your network to exploit the vulnerability. The use of host-based firewalls in addition to network-based firewalls can help restrict access to specific hosts within the network. It is important to understand your network's configuration and service requirements before deciding what changes are appropriate.
Systems Affected
| Vendor | Status | Date Notified | Date Updated |
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| Symantec, Inc. | Vulnerable | 1-May-2006 |
References
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.04.21.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/19734/
http://www.rapid7.com/advisories/R7-0021.html
Credit
This vulnerability was disclosed by Symantec, who in turn credit Rapid7 with reporting the issue.
This document was written by Will Dormann.
Other Information
| Date Public: | 2006-04-21 |
| Date First Published: | 2006-05-01 |
| Date Last Updated: | 2006-05-01 |
| CERT Advisory: | |
| CVE-ID(s): | CVE-2006-0230 |
| NVD-ID(s): | CVE-2006-0230 |
| US-CERT Technical Alerts: | |
| Metric: | 27.00 |
| Document Revision: | 4 |
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