BSCW default installation could allow an attacker to register as a user

bscw-default-installation-registration (7775) The risk level is classified as LowLow Risk

Description:

The default installation of BSCW allows a remote attacker to register and gain access to the BSCW service.


Consequences:

Configuration

Remedy:

No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.

References:

  • BSCW Web site: BSCW Home Page.
  • BugTraq Mailing List, Wed Jan 02 2002 - 17:13:32 CST: BSCW: Vulnerabilities and Problems.
  • BID-3777: BSCW Insecure Default Installation Vulnerability
  • CVE-2002-0095: The default configuration of BSCW (Basic Support for Cooperative Work) 3.x and possibly version 4 enables user self registration, which could allow remote attackers to upload files and possibly join a user community that was intended to be closed.

Platforms Affected:

  • GMD FIT BSCW 3.4
  • GMD FIT BSCW 4.0
  • GMD FIT BSCW 4.0.6

Reported:

Jan 02, 2002

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