Vulnerabilities > CVE-2006-1491 - Code Injection vulnerability in Horde Application Framework

047910
CVSS 7.5 - HIGH
Attack vector
NETWORK
Attack complexity
LOW
Privileges required
NONE
Confidentiality impact
PARTIAL
Integrity impact
PARTIAL
Availability impact
PARTIAL
network
low complexity
horde
CWE-94
nessus
exploit available

Summary

Eval injection vulnerability in Horde Application Framework versions 3.0 before 3.0.10 and 3.1 before 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the help viewer.

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • Leverage Executable Code in Non-Executable Files
    An attack of this type exploits a system's trust in configuration and resource files, when the executable loads the resource (such as an image file or configuration file) the attacker has modified the file to either execute malicious code directly or manipulate the target process (e.g. application server) to execute based on the malicious configuration parameters. Since systems are increasingly interrelated mashing up resources from local and remote sources the possibility of this attack occurring is high. The attack can be directed at a client system, such as causing buffer overrun through loading seemingly benign image files, as in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-028 where specially crafted JPEG files could cause a buffer overrun once loaded into the browser. Another example targets clients reading pdf files. In this case the attacker simply appends javascript to the end of a legitimate url for a pdf (http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/danger-danger-danger/) http://path/to/pdf/file.pdf#whatever_name_you_want=javascript:your_code_here The client assumes that they are reading a pdf, but the attacker has modified the resource and loaded executable javascript into the client's browser process. The attack can also target server processes. The attacker edits the resource or configuration file, for example a web.xml file used to configure security permissions for a J2EE app server, adding role name "public" grants all users with the public role the ability to use the administration functionality. The server trusts its configuration file to be correct, but when they are manipulated, the attacker gains full control.
  • Manipulating User-Controlled Variables
    This attack targets user controlled variables (DEBUG=1, PHP Globals, and So Forth). An attacker can override environment variables leveraging user-supplied, untrusted query variables directly used on the application server without any data sanitization. In extreme cases, the attacker can change variables controlling the business logic of the application. For instance, in languages like PHP, a number of poorly set default configurations may allow the user to override variables.

Exploit-Db

descriptionHorde <= 3.0.9, 3.1.0 (Help Viewer) Remote Code Execution (metasploit). CVE-2006-1491. Webapps exploit for php platform
idEDB-ID:1660
last seen2016-01-31
modified2006-04-10
published2006-04-10
reporterInkubus
sourcehttps://www.exploit-db.com/download/1660/
titleHorde <= 3.0.9/3.1.0 - Help Viewer Remote Code Execution metasploit

Nessus

  • NASL familyDebian Local Security Checks
    NASL idDEBIAN_DSA-1033.NASL
    descriptionSeveral remote vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Horde web application framework, which may lead to the execution of arbitrary web script code. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project identifies the following problems : - CVE-2005-4190 Several Cross-Site-Scripting vulnerabilities have been discovered in the
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id22575
    published2006-10-14
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2006-2019 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/22575
    titleDebian DSA-1033-1 : horde3 - several vulnerabilities
    code
    #%NASL_MIN_LEVEL 80502
    
    #
    # (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    #
    # The descriptive text and package checks in this plugin were  
    # extracted from Debian Security Advisory DSA-1033. The text 
    # itself is copyright (C) Software in the Public Interest, Inc.
    #
    
    include("compat.inc");
    
    if (description)
    {
      script_id(22575);
      script_version("1.17");
      script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/08/02 13:32:19");
    
      script_cve_id("CVE-2005-4190", "CVE-2006-1260", "CVE-2006-1491");
      script_xref(name:"DSA", value:"1033");
    
      script_name(english:"Debian DSA-1033-1 : horde3 - several vulnerabilities");
      script_summary(english:"Checks dpkg output for the updated package");
    
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"synopsis", 
        value:"The remote Debian host is missing a security-related update."
      );
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"description", 
        value:
    "Several remote vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Horde web
    application framework, which may lead to the execution of arbitrary
    web script code. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project
    identifies the following problems :
    
      - CVE-2005-4190
        Several Cross-Site-Scripting vulnerabilities have been
        discovered in the 'share edit window'.
    
      - CVE-2006-1260
        Null characters in the URL parameter bypass a sanity
        check, which allowed remote attackers to read arbitrary
        files, which allowed information disclosure.
    
      - CVE-2006-1491
        User input in the help viewer was passed unsanitised to
        the eval() function, which allowed injection of
        arbitrary web code."
      );
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"see_also",
        value:"http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=361967"
      );
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"see_also",
        value:"https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2005-4190"
      );
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"see_also",
        value:"https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2006-1260"
      );
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"see_also",
        value:"https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2006-1491"
      );
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"see_also",
        value:"http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1033"
      );
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"solution", 
        value:
    "Upgrade the horde3 package.
    
    The old stable distribution (woody) doesn't contain horde3 packages.
    
    For the stable distribution (sarge) these problems have been fixed in
    version 3.0.4-4sarge3."
      );
      script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_canvas", value:"true");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"canvas_package", value:'CANVAS');
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:debian:debian_linux:horde3");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:debian:debian_linux:3.1");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2006/04/12");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2006/10/14");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2005/12/11");
      script_end_attributes();
    
      script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
      script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2006-2019 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");
      script_family(english:"Debian Local Security Checks");
    
      script_dependencies("ssh_get_info.nasl");
      script_require_keys("Host/local_checks_enabled", "Host/Debian/release", "Host/Debian/dpkg-l");
    
      exit(0);
    }
    
    
    include("audit.inc");
    include("debian_package.inc");
    
    
    if (!get_kb_item("Host/local_checks_enabled")) audit(AUDIT_LOCAL_CHECKS_NOT_ENABLED);
    if (!get_kb_item("Host/Debian/release")) audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "Debian");
    if (!get_kb_item("Host/Debian/dpkg-l")) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_LIST_MISSING);
    
    
    flag = 0;
    if (deb_check(release:"3.1", prefix:"horde3", reference:"3.0.4-4sarge3")) flag++;
    
    if (flag)
    {
      if (report_verbosity > 0) security_hole(port:0, extra:deb_report_get());
      else security_hole(0);
      exit(0);
    }
    else audit(AUDIT_HOST_NOT, "affected");
    
  • NASL familyGentoo Local Security Checks
    NASL idGENTOO_GLSA-200604-02.NASL
    descriptionThe remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200604-02 (Horde Application Framework: Remote code execution) Jan Schneider of the Horde team discovered a vulnerability in the help viewer of the Horde Application Framework that could allow remote code execution (CVE-2006-1491). Paul Craig reported that
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id21195
    published2006-04-08
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2006-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/21195
    titleGLSA-200604-02 : Horde Application Framework: Remote code execution
  • NASL familyFreeBSD Local Security Checks
    NASL idFREEBSD_PKG_2DB97AA6BE8111DA9B820050BF27BA24.NASL
    descriptionHorde 3.1.1 release announcement : Major changes compared to Horde 3.1 are : - Fix for remote code execution vulnerability in the help viewer, discovered by Jan Schneider from the Horde team.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id21406
    published2006-05-13
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2006-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/21406
    titleFreeBSD : horde -- remote code execution vulnerability in the help viewer (2db97aa6-be81-11da-9b82-0050bf27ba24)
  • NASL familyCGI abuses
    NASL idHORDE_HELP_VIEWER_CODE_EXEC.NASL
    descriptionThe version of Horde installed on the remote host fails to sanitize user-supplied input before using it in the Help viewer to evaluate code. An unauthenticated attacker could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary command on the remote host subject to the privileges of the web server user id.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id21164
    published2006-03-29
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2006-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/21164
    titleHorde Help Viewer Arbitrary Code Execution
  • NASL familyDebian Local Security Checks
    NASL idDEBIAN_DSA-1034.NASL
    descriptionSeveral remote vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Horde web application framework, which may lead to the execution of arbitrary web script code. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project identifies the following problems : - CVE-2006-1260 Null characters in the URL parameter bypass a sanity check, which allowed remote attackers to read arbitrary files, which allowed information disclosure. - CVE-2006-1491 User input in the help viewer was passed unsanitised to the eval() function, which allowed injection of arbitrary web code.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id22576
    published2006-10-14
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2006-2019 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/22576
    titleDebian DSA-1034-1 : horde2 - several vulnerabilities