SAP Internet Graphics Server (IGS) multiple undocumented features

sap-igs-weak-security (30766) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

SAP Internet Graphics Server (IGS) could provide weaker than expected security, caused by multiple undocumented features. A remote authorized attacker could exploit these undocumented features to shutdown the target service, gain unauthorized access to configuration files and perform certain actions which could allow the attacker to obtain sensitive information.

*CVSS:

Base Score: 4.2
  Access Vector: Remote
  Access Complexity: Low
  Authentication: Required
  Confidentiality Impact: Partial
  Integrity Impact: Partial
  Availability Impact: Partial
 
Temporal Score: 3.1
  Exploitability: Unproven
  Remediation Level: Official-Fix
  Report Confidence: Confirmed

Consequences:

Obtain Information

Remedy:

Upgrade to the latest version of SAP Internet Graphics Server, as listed in SAP Notes 959358 and 965201, available from the SAP Internet Graphics Server Web site. See References.

References:

  • CYBSEC S.A. Pre-Advisory : SAP Internet Graphics Service (IGS) Undocumented Features.
  • SAP Internet Graphics Service Web site: Internet Graphics Service (SAP Library - SAP Graphics (BC-FES-GRA)).
  • BID-21448: SAP IGS Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities
  • CVE-2006-6346: Unspecified vulnerability in SAP Internet Graphics Service (IGS) 6.40 Patchlevel 15 and earlier, and 7.00 Patchlevel 3 and earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service shutdown), obtain sensitive information (configuration files), and conduct certain other unauthorized activities, related to Undocumented Features. NOTE: it is possible that there are multiple issues. This information is based upon a vague initial disclosure. Details will be updated after the grace period has ended. This is likely a different issue than CVE-2006-4134.
  • SA23262: SAP Internet Graphics Service Two Vulnerabilities
  • SECTRACK ID: 1017341: SAP Internet Graphics Server Undocumented Features Let Remote Users Access Files, Perform Actions, and Deny Service
  • VUPEN/ADV-2006-4863: SAP Internet Graphics Service Security Bypass and Information Disclosure Issues

Platforms Affected:

  • HP Tru64
  • IBM AIX
  • IBM OS 400 5.2
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
  • SAP SAP Internet Graphics Server (IGS) 6.40 P16 and prior
  • SAP SAP Internet Graphics Server (IGS) 7.00 P6 and prior
  • Sun Solaris SPARC
  • HP-UX

Reported:

Dec 05, 2006

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