BFCommand & Control Software bypass authentication

bfcommand-bypass-authentication (22055) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

BFCommand & Control Software could allow a remote attacker to bypass the login. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using an unknown method or by using a NULL byte in the username field to gain "Super Admin" privileges on the server manager.

Platforms Affected:

  • Brandon Davids and Harrison Wiener, BFCommand & Control Server Mgr (BFCC) 1.22_A and prior
  • Brandon Davids and Harrison Wiener, BFCommand&Control Vietnam Svr Mgr(BFVCC) 2.14_B and prior

Remedy:

No remedy available as of July 4, 2009.

Consequences:

Gain Privileges

References:

  • BFCommand & Control Server Manager Web site, BFCommand and Control Software for BF1942 and BFV (BattleField 1942 and Battlefield Vietnam) at http://www.bfcommandcontrol.org/.
  • Full-Disclosure List: Mon Aug 29 2005 - 13:28:20 CDT, Multiple vulnerabilities in BFCommand & Control for Battlefield 1942 and Vietnam at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-08/0990.html.
  • BID-14690: BFCommand & Control Server Manager Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
  • CVE-2005-2789: BFCommand & Control Server Manager BFCC 1.22_A and earlier, and BFVCC 2.14_B and earlier, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via (1) an unknown attack vector or (2) a NULL (0x00) as a username.
  • SA16629: BFCommand & Control Server Manager Multiple Vulnerabilities

Reported:

Aug 29, 2005

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