Symantec Web Gateway CVE-2012-2957 Local File Manipulation Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

BID:54429

Info

Symantec Web Gateway CVE-2012-2957 Local File Manipulation Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 54429
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2012-2957
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Jul 20 2012 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 24 2012 05:00AM
Credit: Offensive Security
Vulnerable: Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.3
Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.1
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Symantec Web Gateway CVE-2012-2957 Local File Manipulation Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Symantec Web Gateway is prone to a local authentication-bypass vulnerability

A local attacker can exploit this issue by manipulating certain local files to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized privileged access to the application. Successful exploits may lead to other attacks.

Symantec Web Gateway versions 5.0.x.x are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

Symantec Web Gateway CVE-2012-2957 Local File Manipulation Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

An attacker can carry out this attack by gaining local interactive access to a vulnerable computer.

Solution / Fix

Symantec Web Gateway CVE-2012-2957 Local File Manipulation Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Vendor updates are available. Please see the references for more information.

References

Symantec Web Gateway CVE-2012-2957 Local File Manipulation Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

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