BFCommand & Control Software client gain privileges

bfcommand-client-gain-privileges (22057) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

BFCommand & Control Software could allow a remote attacker with administrator privileges to gain elevated privileges. BFCommand & Control Software validates permissions and commands on the client. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass restrictions and gain elevated privileges on the Server.

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-2005-2790: BFCommand & Control Server Manager BFCC 1.22_A and earlier, and BFVCC 2.14_B and earlier, relies on the client to enforce permissions and perform actions such as disconnections, which allows remote attackers to bypass administrative restrictions via a modified client.
  • SA16629: BFCommand & Control Server Manager Multiple Vulnerabilities

Reported:

Aug 29, 2005

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