NAI Sniffer Agent Authorization Verification Vulnerability

BID:1902

Info

NAI Sniffer Agent Authorization Verification Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 1902
Class: Access Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2000-1159
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Nov 02 2000 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 11 2009 03:56AM
Credit: This vulnerability was first announced by Kevin Start <[email protected]> on November 2, 2000.
Vulnerable: Network Associates Sniffer Agent 3.0.10
+ Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

NAI Sniffer Agent Authorization Verification Vulnerability

NAI Sniffer Agent is part of the NAI Sniffer package, and complete network monitoring solution. A vulnerability exists in the Sniffer Agent package that allows an unauthorized remote user to execute commands on the agent.

The Sniffer Agent uses udp to facilitate communication. Once a user has remotely authenticated with the agent, it is possible for a malicious user to build custom crafted udp packets and spoof the identify of the authorized user. This scenario would allow an unauthorized user the ability to execute commands on the agent, and potentially take complete control of the agent.

Exploit / POC

NAI Sniffer Agent Authorization Verification Vulnerability

Currently the SecurityFocus staff are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected]

Solution / Fix

NAI Sniffer Agent Authorization Verification Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently the SecurityFocus staff are not ware of any vendor supplied patches for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

References

NAI Sniffer Agent Authorization Verification Vulnerability

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