BioLogon 3 GINA allows local attacker to bypass authentication
| biologon3-gina-bypass-authentication (8201) |  High Risk |
Description:
BioLogon could allow a local attacker using the GINA option to bypass authentication and add, change, or modify arbitrary files on the system with SYSTEM privileges.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
Remedy:
Apply the latest version of "Itlogonx.dll", available from the Identix Support Web site. See References.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Tue Feb 12 2002 - 02:42:10 CST: Identix BioLogon 3.
- Identix Support Web site: Identix > Support.
- BID-4101: Identix BioLogon GINA Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-0268: Identix BioLogon 3 allows users with physical access to the system to gain administrative privileges by using CTRL-ALT-DEL and running a Browse function, which runs Explorer with SYSTEM privileges.
Platforms Affected:
- Identix BioLogon 3
Reported:
Feb 11, 2002
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