CVE-2016-7955
critical
CVSS v3
9.8
CVSS v2
7.5
VIR risk
9.8
Description
The logcheck function in session.inc in AlienVault OSSIM before 5.3.1, when an action has been created, and USM before 5.3.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and consequently obtain sensitive information, modify the application, or execute arbitrary code as root via an "AV Report Scheduler" HTTP User-Agent header.
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
97%
Patch ETA
—
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
Vendor advisory: cve@mitre.org — https://www.alienvault.com/forums/discussion/7765/alienvault-v5-3-1-hotfix
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| alienvault | ossim | {"endIncluding":"5.3"} | |
| alienvault | unified_security_management | {"endIncluding":"5.3"} | |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540224/100/0/threaded
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-517/
- https://www.alienvault.com/forums/discussion/7765/alienvault-v5-3-1-hotfix
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540224/100/0/threaded
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-517/
- https://www.alienvault.com/forums/discussion/7765/alienvault-v5-3-1-hotfix
CWEs
CWE-264
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.