Avaya Communication Manager (CM) data viewing and restoring credentials code execution
| avaya-cm-interface-code-execution (43386) |  High Risk |
Description:
Avaya Communication Manager (CM) could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an error in the Web administration interface related to viewing and restoring data credentials. By configuring data or restoring credentials on the administration interface, a remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the underlying operating system with root privileges.
*CVSS:
| Base Score: | 9 |
| Access Vector: | Network |
| Access Complexity: | Low |
| Authentication: | Single |
| Confidentiality Impact: | Complete |
| Integrity Impact: | Complete |
| Availability Impact: | Complete |
| Temporal Score: | 7.3 |
| Exploitability: | Unproven |
| Remediation Level: | Unavailable |
| Report Confidence: | Uncorroborated |
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.
References:
- Avaya Web site: Telecommunication Systems by Avaya: Business Telecommunications for your Company.
- VoIP Security Advisory, 2008-06-25: Communication Manager View/Restore Data Credential Privilege Elevation.
- ASA-2008-270: Additional Input Validation Vulnerabilities in Avaya Communication Manager Web Interface
- BID-29939: Avaya Communication Manager Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2008-6710: Unspecified vulnerability in the Web administration interface in Avaya Communication Manager 3.1.x before CM 3.1.4 SP2 and 4.0.x before 4.0.3 SP1 allows remote authenticated administrators to gain root privileges via unknown vectors related to configuring data viewing or restoring credentials.
- SA30799: Avaya Communication Manager Input Validation Vulnerabilities
- VUPEN/ADV-2008-1944: Avaya Communication Manager Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerabilities
Platforms Affected:
- Avaya Communication Manager 3.1
- Avaya Communication Manager 4.0
Reported:
Jun 25, 2008
The information within this database may change without notice. Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are NO warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. Any use of this information is at the user's risk. In no event shall the author/distributor (IBM Internet Security Systems X-Force) be held liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information.
For corrections or additions please email xforce@iss.net
* According to the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST), the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) is an "industry open standard designed to convey vulnerability severity and help to determine urgency and priority of response." IBM PROVIDES THE CVSS SCORES "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. CUSTOMERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL SECURITY VULNERABILITY.
The information within this database may change without notice. Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are NO warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. Any use of this information is at the user's risk. In no event shall IBM be held liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information.