Finjan SurfinGate Proxy FHTTP Command Admin Functions Authentication Bypass

high Nessus Plugin ID 12036

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Synopsis

The remote proxy server has a security bypass vulnerability.

Description

The remote host is running a Finjan SurfinGate, a web proxy.

It is possible to bypass admin authentication by using the proxy to connect to itself. A remote attacker could exploit this to view log information, force a policy update, or restart the service.

Solution

Block all connection attempts to the control port.

See Also

https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2004/Jan/925

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 12036

File Name: finjan_cmd_restart.nasl

Version: 1.17

Type: remote

Family: Firewalls

Published: 2/2/2004

Updated: 11/15/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.0

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Temporal Score: 5.9

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Vulnerability Information

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 1/27/2004

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2004-2107

BID: 9478

Secunia: 10714