Hummingbird Exceed Xconfig bypass security

exceed-xconfig-bypass-security (16221) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

Hummingbird Exceed X could allow a local attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by a vulnerability in Xconfig. A local attacker can exploit Xconfig to edit settings that are disabled through the Mandatory Setting list and bypass security restrictions.


Consequences:

Bypass Security

Remedy:

Apply the appropriate patch for your system, available from the Hummingbird Ltd. Web page. See References.

References:

  • Hummingbird Web site: Hummingbird Technical Support.
  • BID-10393: Hummingbird Exceed Xconfig Access Validation Vulnerability
  • CVE-2004-2258: Xconfig in Hummingbird Exceed before 9.0.0.1, when the Screen Definition is password-protected, allows local users to access certain options by switching to another tab, then switching back to the original tab.
  • OSVDB ID: 6304: Exceed Xconfig Setting Edit Permission Bypass
  • SA11678: Exceed Xconfig Setting Editing Restriction Bypass

Platforms Affected:

  • Hummingbird Exceed 9.0

Reported:

May 21, 2004

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