K9 Web Protection multiple authentication bypass
| k9webprotection-multiple-auth-bypass (45696) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
K9 Web Protection could allow a local attacker to bypass authentication restrictions. By disabling JavaScript in the browser, an attacker could gain administrative access to the summary, detail, overrides, and pwemail pages.
Platforms Affected:
- BlueCoat, K9 Web Protection 4.0.230 beta
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 4, 2009.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
References:
- Blue Coat Systems Web site, K9 Web Protection at http://www1.k9webprotection.com/.
- Full-Disclosure Mailing List, Thu Oct 02 2008 - 17:33:04 CDT , Vulnerability: Web Coat K9 Web Protection 3.0.27 at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2008-10/0033.html.
- BID-31584: K9 Web Protection Authentication Bypass Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2008-4515: Blue Coat K9 Web Protection 4.0.230 Beta relies on client-side JavaScript as a protection mechanism, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and access the (1) summary, (2) detail, (3) overrides, and (4) pwemail pages by disabling JavaScript.
Reported:
Oct 02, 2008
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