Geo++ GNCASTER server information disclosure
| gncaster-server-info-disclosure (55978) |  Low Risk |
Description:
Geo++ GNCASTER could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by a memory leak in the server after a failed authentication request. By sending an HTTP request, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain the authentication headers from other users and other sensitive information.
*CVSS:
| Base Score: | 5 |
| Access Vector: | Network |
| Access Complexity: | Low |
| Authentication: | None |
| Confidentiality Impact: | Partial |
| Integrity Impact: | None |
| Availability Impact: | None |
| Temporal Score: | 3.7 |
| Exploitability: | Unproven |
| Remediation Level: | Official-Fix |
| Report Confidence: | Confirmed |
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Geo++ (1.4.0.8 or later), available from the Geo++ Web site. See References.
References:
- Geo++ Web site: GNCASTER.
- rt-sa-2010-003: Geo++(R) GNCASTER: Faulty implementation of HTTP Digest Authentication .
- CVE-2010-0551: HTTP authentication implementation in Geo++ GNCASTER 1.4.0.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to read authentication headers of other users via a large request with an incorrect authentication attempt, which includes sensitive memory in the response. NOTE: this is referred to as a memory leak by some sources, but is better characterized as memory disclosure.
- OSVDB ID: 62015: Geo++ GNCASTER Failed Authentication Memory Leak Information Disclosure
- SA38323: Geo++ GNCASTER Multiple Weaknesses and Vulnerabilities
Platforms Affected:
- Geo++ GNCASTER 1.4.0.7
Reported:
Jan 27, 2010
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