Vulnerabilities in EDK2 NetworkPkg IP stack implementation.

Overview Multiple vulnerabilities were discovered in the TCP/IP stack NetworkPkg of Tianocore EDKII, an open source implementation of Unified Extensible Firmware Interface UEFI. Researchers at Quarkslab have identified a total of 9 vulnerabilities that if exploited via network can lead to remote...

Adobe Reader and Acrobat memory corruption vulnerabilities

Overview Adobe Reader and Acrobat 11.0.01 and earlier, 10.1.5 and earlier, and 9.5.3 and earlier contain memory corruption vulnerabilities. Description The Adobe security bulletin APSB13-07 states:Adobe has released security updates for Adobe Reader and Acrobat XI 11.0.01 and earlier for Windows...

Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) does not properly enforce access control

Overview Technologies based on Intel Active Management Technology may be vulnerable to remote privilege escalation, which may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system. Description CWE-284: Improper Access Control - CVE-2017-5689Intel offers a number of...

Dell iDRAC 6 and iDRAC 7 are vulnerable to a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack

Overview Dell iDRAC 6 version 1.41, Dell iDRAC 7 version 1.40.40 and possibly earlier versions contain a reflected cross-site scripting XSS CWE-79 vulnerability. Description CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation 'Cross-site Scripting' Dell iDRAC 6 version 1.41 and De...

Microsoft Video ActiveX control stack buffer overflow

Overview The Microsoft Video ActiveX control contains a stack buffer overflow vulnerability, which can allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system. Description Microsoft Windows comes with an ActiveX component called "ActiveX control for streaming...

Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) insecurely deallocates memory

Overview The Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol RDP service contains a double-free vulnerability that could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system. Description The Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol RDP provides a remote graphical interface to...

Apache Tomcat UTF8 Directory Traversal Vulnerability

Overview Apache Tomcat contains a vulnerability that may allow directory traversal. Description Apache Tomcat is an implementation of the Java Servlet and JavaServer Page JSP technologies. Apache Tomcat contains a vulnerability in the way malformed requests are handled. According to the Apache...

TCG TPM 2.0 reference code found vulnerable to information leakage and timing side-channel attacks

Overview Two vulnerabilities have been identified in the Trusted Platform Module TPM 2.0 reference implementation: 1. CVE-2026-6726 – Information leakage via falsified TPM keys. 2. CVE-2026-6727 – A timing side-channel vulnerability in RSA OAEP decryption. An attacker with privileged access to a...

Multiple vulnerabilities in Quest Kace System Management Appliance

Overview The Quest Kace System Management K1000 Appliance contains multiple vulnerabilities, including a blind SQL injection vulnerability and a stored cross site scripting vulnerability. It also suffers from misconfigurations in the cross-origin resource sharing CORS mechanism and improperly...

OpenSSL TLS heartbeat extension read overflow discloses sensitive information

Overview OpenSSL 1.0.1 and 1.0.2 beta contain a vulnerability that could disclose sensitive private information to an attacker. This vulnerability is commonly referred to as "heartbleed." Description OpenSSL versions 1.0.1 through 1.0.1f and 1.0.2 beta through 1.0.2-beta1 contain a flaw in its...

Veritas Backup Exec is vulnerable to privilege escalation due to OPENSSLDIR location

Overview Veritas Backup Exec contains a privilege escalation vulnerability due to the use of an OPENSSLDIR variable that specifies a location where an unprivileged Windows user can create files. Description CVE-2019-1552 Veritas Backup Exec includes an OpenSSL component that specifies an OPENSSLD...

pppd vulnerable to buffer overflow due to a flaw in EAP packet processing

Overview pppd Point to Point Protocol Daemon versions 2.4.2 through 2.4.8 are vulnerable to buffer overflow due to a flaw in Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP packet processing in eaprequest and eapresponse subroutines. Description PPP is the protocol used for establishing internet links ove...

Ruby on Rails 3.0 and 2.3 JSON Parser vulnerability

Overview The Ruby on Rails 3.0 and 2.3 JSON parser contain a vulnerability that may result in arbitrary code execution. Description The Ruby on Rails advisory states:There is a vulnerability in the JSON code for Ruby on Rails which allows attackers to bypass authentication systems, inject arbitra...

CollabNet ScrumWorks Basic Server transmits credential information in plaintext

Overview Communication between the Collabnet ScrumWorks Basic Server and CollabNet ScrumWorks Desktop Client transmits credential information in plaintext. Description The communication between the CollabNet ScrumWorks Basic Server and CollabNet ScrumWorks Desktop Client is transmitting credentia...

ImageMagick does not properly validate input before processing images using a delegate

Overview ImageMagick does not properly validate user input before processing it using a delegate, which may lead to arbitrary code execution. This issue is also known as "ImageTragick". Description CWE-20: Improper Input Validation - CVE-2016-3714According to the researchers in a mailing list pos...

Digital Alert Systems DASDEC and Monroe Electronics R189 One-Net firmware exposes private root SSH key

Overview Digital Alert Systems DASDEC and Monroe Electronics One-Net E189 Emergency Alert System EAS devices exposed a shared private root SSH key in publicly available firmware images. An attacker with SSH access to a device could use the key to log in with root privileges. Description The Digit...

NTP can be abused to amplify denial-of-service attack traffic

Overview UDP protocols such as NTP can be abused to amplify denial-of-service attack traffic. Servers running the network time protocol NTP based on implementations of ntpd prior to version 4.2.7p26 that use the default unrestricted query configuration are susceptible to a reflected...

D-Link DIR-850L web admin interface contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability

Overview D-Link DIR-850L, firmware versions 1.14B07, 2.07.B05, and possibly others, contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the web administration interface HNAP service. Other models may also be affected. Description CWE-121: Stack-based Buffer Overflow - CVE-2017-3193D-Link...

Microsoft Windows Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) OleAut32 library SafeArrayRedim function vulnerable to remote code execution via Internet Explorer

Overview A vulnerability in Microsoft Windows OLE could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially-crafted web page in Internet Explorer. Description The Microsoft Windows OLE OleAut32.dll library provides the SafeArrayRedim function that allows resizing of SAFEARRAY objects in memor...

Bluetooth BR/EDR supported devices are vulnerable to key negotiation attacks

Overview The encryption key length negotiation process in Bluetooth BR/EDR Core v5.1 and earlier is vulnerable to packet injection by an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker that could result in information disclosure and/or escalation of privileges. This can be achieved using an attack referred to...

NTP.org ntpd contains multiple denial of service vulnerabilities

Overview NTP.org ntpd versions ntp-4.2.7p385 up to but not including ntp-4.2.8p9 and ntp-4.3.0 up to but not including ntp-4.3.94 contain multiple denial of service vulnerabilities. Description NTP.org's ntpd, versions ntp-4.2.7p385 up to but not including ntp-4.2.8p9 and ntp-4.3.0 up to but not...

Microsoft Windows animated cursor stack buffer overflow

Overview Microsoft Windows contains a stack buffer overflow in the handling of animated cursor files. This vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition. Description Animated cursor files .ani contain animated graphics for icons and...

ntpd autokey stack buffer overflow

Overview ntpd contains a stack buffer overflow, which may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system or create a denial of service. Description NTP Network Time Protocol is a method by which client machines can synchronize the local date and time wit...

Various WiMAX routers contain a authentication bypass vulnerability in custom libmtk httpd plugin

Overview WiMAX routers from several vendors making use of a custom httpd plugin for libmtk are vulnerable to an authentication bypass allowing a remote, unauthenticated attacker to change the administrator password on the device. Description CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function -...

Brocade Vyatta 5400 vRouter contains multiple vulnerabilities

Overview Brocade Vyatta 5400 vRouter versions 6.4Rx, 6.6Rx, and 6.7R1 contain multiple vulnerabilities. Description Brocade Vyatta 5400 vRouter versions 6.4Rx, 6.6Rx, and 6.7R1 contain the following vulnerabilities:CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command 'OS...

Adobe Reader and Acrobat util.printf() JavaScript function stack buffer overflow

Overview Adobe Reader and Acrobat contain a stack buffer overflow in the util.printf JavaScript function, which may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system. Description Adobe Reader is software designed to view Portable Document Format PDF files...

Oracle Weblogic Apache connector vulnerable to buffer overflow

Overview Oracle Weblogic formerly BEA Weblogic contains a vulnerability which can allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system. Description Oracle Weblogic Server and Weblogic Express applicaiton servers can be integrated with the Apache webserver usin...

Multiple vulnerabilities in SNMPv1 trap handling

Overview Multiple vendor SNMPv1 Trap handling implementations contain vulnerabilities that may allow unauthorized privileged access, denial-of-service conditions, or unstable behavior . If your site uses SNMP in any capacity, the CERT/CC encourages you to read the information provided below...

AREVA e-terrahabitat SCADA systems vulnerabilities

Overview AREVA e-terra habitat contains multiple vulnerabilities. Description AREVA e-terra habitat is a core component of the Energy Management system that provides real-time data and process management services. e-terra habitat contains vulnerabilities, including a buffer overflow. For more...

Exim fails to properly handle trailing backslashes in string_interpret_escape()

Overview Exim versions up to and including 4.92.1 do not properly handle trailing backslash characters in the stringinterpretescape function. This function is used to handle peer distinguished names DN and Sever Name Indication SNI during a TLS negotiation. This vulnerability could allow a local ...

Microsoft Windows SMB Tree Connect Response denial of service vulnerability

Overview Microsoft Windows contains a memory corruption bug in the handling of SMB traffic, which may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to cause a denial of service on a vulnerable system. Description Microsoft Windows fails to properly handle traffic from a malicious server. In particular...

McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator fails to properly validate SSL/TLS certificates

Overview McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator versions 4.6.8 and earlier and 5.1.1 and earlier fail to properly validate SSL/TLS certificates. Description CWE-295: Improper Certificate Validation - CVE-2015-2859McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator ePO supports integration with external registered servers for a...

Oracle Java JRE 1.7 Expression.execute() and SunToolkit.getField() fail to restrict access to privileged code

Overview Oracle Java Runtime Environment JRE 1.7 contains a vulnerability that may allow an applet to call setSecurityManager in a way that allows setting of arbitrary permissions. Description The Oracle Java Runtime Environment JRE 1.7 allows users to run Java applications in a browser or as...

Apache HTTPD 1.3/2.x Range header DoS vulnerability

Overview Apache HTTPD server contains a denial-of-service vulnerability in the way multiple overlapping ranges are handled. Both the 'Range' header and the 'Range-Request' header are vulnerable. An attack tool, commonly known as 'Apache Killer', has been released in the wild. The attack tool caus...

EMC Legato NetWorker portmapper allows remote calls to "pmap_set" and "pmap_unset"

Overview The EMC Legato NetWorker PortMapper allows remote access to pmapset and pmapunset. This could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service or potentially to eavesdrop on communications between NetWorker programs. Description EMC Legato NetWorker is a cross-platform backup and...

Sudo set_cmd() is vulnerable to heap-based buffer overflow

Overview A heap-based overflow has been discovered in the setcmd function in sudo, which may allow a local attacker to execute commands with elevated administrator privileges. Description From the Sudo Main Page: Sudo su "do" allows a system administrator to delegate authority to give certain use...

GNU C Library (glibc) __nss_hostname_digits_dots() function vulnerable to buffer overflow

Overview The nsshostnamedigitsdots function of the GNU C Library glibc allows a buffer overflow condition in which arbitrary code may be executed. This vulnerability has been assigned CVE-2015-0235, and is referred to in the media by the name "GHOST". Description According to Qualys, the...

Huawei networking equipment weak password cipher

Overview Huawei networking equipment use a DES encryption algorithm for password and encryption. DES is publicly known to be easily cracked. Description Huawei Security Advisory Huawei-SA-20120827-01-CX600 states:In multiple Huawei products, DES encryption algorithm is used for password and the...

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) SUBSCRIBE can be abused to send traffic to arbitrary destinations

Overview The Universal Plug and Play UPnP protocol in effect prior to April 17, 2020 can be abused to send traffic to arbitrary destinations using the SUBSCRIBE functionality. Description The UPnP protocol, as specified by the Open Connectivity Foundation OCF, is designed to provide automatic...

Accellion Kiteworks contains multiple vulnerabilities

Overview The Accellion Kiteworks appliance prior to version kw2016.03.00 contains multiple vulnerabilities. Description CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions - CVE-2016-5662 The /opt/bin/cli script has setuid permissions by default, allowing an authenticated KiteWorks users to escalate privilege...

WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) PIN brute force vulnerability

Overview The WiFi Protected Setup WPS PIN is susceptible to a brute force attack. A design flaw that exists in the WPS specification for the PIN authentication significantly reduces the time required to brute force the entire PIN because it allows an attacker to know when the first half of the 8...

S2 NetBox allows unauthenticated HTTP access to node logs, backups, and employee photographs

Overview S2 NetBox and related products do not adequately restrict access to node logs, backups, and employee photographs. A remote, unauthenticated attacker could use information obtained from a vulnerable system to aid in further attacks. Description S2 NetBox is a line of "...open architecture...

Microsoft DNS Client buffer overflow

Overview The Microsoft DNS Client service contains a remote code execution vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to take complete control of the affected system. Description From Microsoft TechNet: The Domain Name System DNS client service resolves and caches DNS names. The DNS client...

Postfix SMTP server Cyrus SASL support contains a memory corruption vulnerability

Overview The Postfix SMTP server has a memory corruption error when the Cyrus SASL library is used with authentication mechanisms other than PLAIN and LOGIN. Description The Postfix Advisory for CVE-2011-1720 states:"The Postfix SMTP server fails to create a new Cyrus SASL server handle after...

The Border Gateway Protocol relies on persistent TCP sessions without specifying authentication requirements

Overview A vulnerability exists in the reliance of the Border Gateway Protocol BGP on the Transmission Control Protocol TCP to maintain persistent sessions. Sustained exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a denial-of-service condition affecting a large segment of the Internet community...

HTTP/2 implementations do not robustly handle abnormal traffic and resource exhaustion

Overview Multiple HTTP/2 implementations are vulnerable to a variety of denial-of-service DoS attacks. Description The Security Considerations section of RFC7540 discusses some of the considerations needed for HTTP/2 connections as they demand more resources to operate than HTTP/1.1 connections...

Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley MicroLogix PLC authentication and authorization vulnerabilities

Overview Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley MicroLogix programmable logic controllers PLCs do not adequately authenticate or authorize remote connections or commands. An attacker with network access can obtain the management password or issue commands that bypass the authentication mechanism...

IP-in-IP protocol routes arbitrary traffic by default

Overview IP Encapsulation within IP RFC2003 IP-in-IP can be abused by an unauthenticated attacker to unexpectedly route arbitrary network traffic through a vulnerable device. Description IP-in-IP encapsulation is a tunneling protocol specified in RFC 2003 that allows for IP packets to be...

ISC BIND named negative caching vulnerability

Overview ISC BIND contains a vulnerability in the processing of large RRSIG RRsets included in a negative cache response. Description According to ISC:DNS systems use negative caching to improve DNS response time. This will keep a DNS resolver from repeatedly looking up domains that do not exist...

HTTP/2 CONTINUATION frames can be utilized for DoS attacks

Overview HTTP allows messages to include named fields in both header and trailer sections. These header and trailer fields are serialised as field blocks in HTTP/2, so that they can be transmitted in multiple fragments to the target implementation. Many HTTP/2 implementations do not properly limi...