Symantec Web Gateway Password Change Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:54430

Info

Symantec Web Gateway Password Change Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 54430
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2012-2977
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jul 20 2012 12:00AM
Updated: Aug 22 2012 04:50PM
Credit: An anonymous contributor working through CERT/CC
Vulnerable: Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.3
Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.1
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Symantec Web Gateway Password Change Security Bypass Vulnerability

Symantec Web Gateway is prone to a security-bypass vulnerability.

Successful exploits may allow attackers to change another user's password allowing them to gain unauthorized access in the context of the affected user. This may aid in further attacks.

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

Exploit / POC

Symantec Web Gateway Password Change Security Bypass Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue through a browser.

The following exploit is available:

Solution / Fix

Symantec Web Gateway Password Change Security Bypass Vulnerability

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

References

Symantec Web Gateway Password Change Security Bypass Vulnerability

References:

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