Vulnerabilities > CVE-2012-5498 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls vulnerability in Plone

047910
CVSS 0.0 - NONE
Attack vector
UNKNOWN
Attack complexity
UNKNOWN
Privileges required
UNKNOWN
Confidentiality impact
UNKNOWN
Integrity impact
UNKNOWN
Availability impact
UNKNOWN
plone
CWE-264
nessus
NVD
Published: 2014-09-30
Updated: 2023-02-13

Summary

queryCatalog.py in Plone before 4.2.3 and 4.3 before beta 1 allows remote attackers to bypass caching and cause a denial of service via a crafted request to a collection.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
Application
Plone
86

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • Accessing, Modifying or Executing Executable Files
    An attack of this type exploits a system's configuration that allows an attacker to either directly access an executable file, for example through shell access; or in a possible worst case allows an attacker to upload a file and then execute it. Web servers, ftp servers, and message oriented middleware systems which have many integration points are particularly vulnerable, because both the programmers and the administrators must be in synch regarding the interfaces and the correct privileges for each interface.
  • 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.
  • Blue Boxing
    This type of attack against older telephone switches and trunks has been around for decades. A tone is sent by an adversary to impersonate a supervisor signal which has the effect of rerouting or usurping command of the line. While the US infrastructure proper may not contain widespread vulnerabilities to this type of attack, many companies are connected globally through call centers and business process outsourcing. These international systems may be operated in countries which have not upgraded Telco infrastructure and so are vulnerable to Blue boxing. Blue boxing is a result of failure on the part of the system to enforce strong authorization for administrative functions. While the infrastructure is different than standard current applications like web applications, there are historical lessons to be learned to upgrade the access control for administrative functions.
  • Restful Privilege Elevation
    Rest uses standard HTTP (Get, Put, Delete) style permissions methods, but these are not necessarily correlated generally with back end programs. Strict interpretation of HTTP get methods means that these HTTP Get services should not be used to delete information on the server, but there is no access control mechanism to back up this logic. This means that unless the services are properly ACL'd and the application's service implementation are following these guidelines then an HTTP request can easily execute a delete or update on the server side. The attacker identifies a HTTP Get URL such as http://victimsite/updateOrder, which calls out to a program to update orders on a database or other resource. The URL is not idempotent so the request can be submitted multiple times by the attacker, additionally, the attacker may be able to exploit the URL published as a Get method that actually performs updates (instead of merely retrieving data). This may result in malicious or inadvertent altering of data on the server.
  • Target Programs with Elevated Privileges
    This attack targets programs running with elevated privileges. The attacker would try to leverage a bug in the running program and get arbitrary code to execute with elevated privileges. For instance an attacker would look for programs that write to the system directories or registry keys (such as HKLM, which stores a number of critical Windows environment variables). These programs are typically running with elevated privileges and have usually not been designed with security in mind. Such programs are excellent exploit targets because they yield lots of power when they break. The malicious user try to execute its code at the same level as a privileged system call.

Nessus

  • NASL familyRed Hat Local Security Checks
    NASL idREDHAT-RHSA-2014-1194.NASL
    descriptionUpdated conga packages that fix multiple security issues and several bugs are now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5. Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having Moderate security impact. Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base scores, which give detailed severity ratings, are available for each vulnerability from the CVE links in the References section. The Conga project is a management system for remote workstations. It consists of luci, which is a secure web-based front end, and ricci, which is a secure daemon that dispatches incoming messages to underlying management modules. It was discovered that Plone, included as a part of luci, did not properly protect the administrator interface (control panel). A remote attacker could use this flaw to inject a specially crafted Python statement or script into Plone
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id79049
    published2014-11-08
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2014-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/79049
    titleRHEL 5 : conga (RHSA-2014:1194)
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#
# The descriptive text and package checks in this plugin were  
# extracted from Red Hat Security Advisory RHSA-2014:1194. The text 
# itself is copyright (C) Red Hat, Inc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(79049);
  script_version("1.11");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/10/24 15:35:38");

  script_cve_id("CVE-2012-5485", "CVE-2012-5486", "CVE-2012-5488", "CVE-2012-5497", "CVE-2012-5498", "CVE-2012-5499", "CVE-2012-5500", "CVE-2013-6496", "CVE-2014-3521");
  script_bugtraq_id(69820, 69830);
  script_xref(name:"RHSA", value:"2014:1194");

  script_name(english:"RHEL 5 : conga (RHSA-2014:1194)");
  script_summary(english:"Checks the rpm output for the updated packages");

  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"synopsis", 
    value:"The remote Red Hat host is missing one or more security updates."
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"description", 
    value:
"Updated conga packages that fix multiple security issues and several
bugs are now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.

Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having Moderate
security impact. Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base
scores, which give detailed severity ratings, are available for each
vulnerability from the CVE links in the References section.

The Conga project is a management system for remote workstations. It
consists of luci, which is a secure web-based front end, and ricci,
which is a secure daemon that dispatches incoming messages to
underlying management modules.

It was discovered that Plone, included as a part of luci, did not
properly protect the administrator interface (control panel). A remote
attacker could use this flaw to inject a specially crafted Python
statement or script into Plone's restricted Python sandbox that, when
the administrator interface was accessed, would be executed with the
privileges of that administrator user. (CVE-2012-5485)

It was discovered that Plone, included as a part of luci, did not
properly sanitize HTTP headers provided within certain URL requests. A
remote attacker could use a specially crafted URL that, when
processed, would cause the injected HTTP headers to be returned as a
part of the Plone HTTP response, potentially allowing the attacker to
perform other more advanced attacks. (CVE-2012-5486)

Multiple information leak flaws were found in the way conga processed
luci site extension-related URL requests. A remote, unauthenticated
attacker could issue a specially crafted HTTP request that, when
processed, would result in unauthorized information disclosure.
(CVE-2013-6496)

It was discovered that various components in the luci site
extension-related URLs were not properly restricted to administrative
users. A remote, authenticated attacker could escalate their
privileges to perform certain actions that should be restricted to
administrative users, such as adding users and systems, and viewing
log data. (CVE-2014-3521)

It was discovered that Plone, included as a part of luci, did not
properly protect the privilege of running RestrictedPython scripts. A
remote attacker could use a specially crafted URL that, when
processed, would allow the attacker to submit and perform expensive
computations or, in conjunction with other attacks, be able to access
or alter privileged information. (CVE-2012-5488)

It was discovered that Plone, included as a part of luci, did not
properly enforce permissions checks on the membership database. A
remote attacker could use a specially crafted URL that, when
processed, could allow the attacker to enumerate user account names.
(CVE-2012-5497)

It was discovered that Plone, included as a part of luci, did not
properly handle the processing of requests for certain collections. A
remote attacker could use a specially crafted URL that, when
processed, would lead to excessive I/O and/or cache resource
consumption. (CVE-2012-5498)

It was discovered that Plone, included as a part of luci, did not
properly handle the processing of very large values passed to an
internal utility function. A remote attacker could use a specially
crafted URL that, when processed, would lead to excessive memory
consumption. (CVE-2012-5499)

It was discovered that Plone, included as a part of luci, allowed a
remote anonymous user to change titles of content items due to
improper permissions checks. (CVE-2012-5500)

The CVE-2014-3521 issue was discovered by Radek Steiger of Red Hat,
and the CVE-2013-6496 issue was discovered by Jan Pokorny of Red Hat.

In addition, these updated conga packages include several bug fixes.
Space precludes documenting all of these changes in this advisory.
Users are directed to the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.11 Technical
Notes, linked to in the References section, for information on the
most significant of these changes

All conga users are advised to upgrade to these updated packages,
which contain backported patches to correct these issues. After
installing this update, the luci and ricci services will be restarted
automatically."
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-5485"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-5486"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-5488"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-5497"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-5498"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-5499"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-5500"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2013-6496"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2014-3521"
  );
  # https://access.redhat.com/documentation/en-US/Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux/5/html/
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?5f596184"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014:1194"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"solution", 
    value:"Update the affected conga-debuginfo, luci and / or ricci packages."
  );
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:ND/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No known exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"false");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:redhat:enterprise_linux:conga-debuginfo");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:redhat:enterprise_linux:luci");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:redhat:enterprise_linux:ricci");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:5");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2014/09/16");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2014/11/08");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2014-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");
  script_family(english:"Red Hat Local Security Checks");

  script_dependencies("ssh_get_info.nasl");
  script_require_keys("Host/local_checks_enabled", "Host/RedHat/release", "Host/RedHat/rpm-list", "Host/cpu");

  exit(0);
}


include("audit.inc");
include("global_settings.inc");
include("misc_func.inc");
include("rpm.inc");

if (!get_kb_item("Host/local_checks_enabled")) audit(AUDIT_LOCAL_CHECKS_NOT_ENABLED);
release = get_kb_item("Host/RedHat/release");
if (isnull(release) || "Red Hat" >!< release) audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "Red Hat");
os_ver = eregmatch(pattern: "Red Hat Enterprise Linux.*release ([0-9]+(\.[0-9]+)?)", string:release);
if (isnull(os_ver)) audit(AUDIT_UNKNOWN_APP_VER, "Red Hat");
os_ver = os_ver[1];
if (! ereg(pattern:"^5([^0-9]|$)", string:os_ver)) audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "Red Hat 5.x", "Red Hat " + os_ver);

if (!get_kb_item("Host/RedHat/rpm-list")) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_LIST_MISSING);

cpu = get_kb_item("Host/cpu");
if (isnull(cpu)) audit(AUDIT_UNKNOWN_ARCH);
if ("x86_64" >!< cpu && cpu !~ "^i[3-6]86$" && "s390" >!< cpu) audit(AUDIT_LOCAL_CHECKS_NOT_IMPLEMENTED, "Red Hat", cpu);

yum_updateinfo = get_kb_item("Host/RedHat/yum-updateinfo");
if (!empty_or_null(yum_updateinfo)) 
{
  rhsa = "RHSA-2014:1194";
  yum_report = redhat_generate_yum_updateinfo_report(rhsa:rhsa);
  if (!empty_or_null(yum_report))
  {
    security_report_v4(
      port       : 0,
      severity   : SECURITY_WARNING,
      extra      : yum_report 
    );
    exit(0);
  }
  else
  {
    audit_message = "affected by Red Hat security advisory " + rhsa;
    audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, audit_message);
  }
}
else
{
  flag = 0;
  if (rpm_check(release:"RHEL5", cpu:"i386", reference:"conga-debuginfo-0.12.2-81.el5")) flag++;
  if (rpm_check(release:"RHEL5", cpu:"x86_64", reference:"conga-debuginfo-0.12.2-81.el5")) flag++;
  if (rpm_check(release:"RHEL5", cpu:"i386", reference:"luci-0.12.2-81.el5")) flag++;
  if (rpm_check(release:"RHEL5", cpu:"x86_64", reference:"luci-0.12.2-81.el5")) flag++;
  if (rpm_check(release:"RHEL5", cpu:"i386", reference:"ricci-0.12.2-81.el5")) flag++;
  if (rpm_check(release:"RHEL5", cpu:"x86_64", reference:"ricci-0.12.2-81.el5")) flag++;

  if (flag)
  {
    security_report_v4(
      port       : 0,
      severity   : SECURITY_WARNING,
      extra      : rpm_report_get() + redhat_report_package_caveat()
    );
    exit(0);
  }
  else
  {
    tested = pkg_tests_get();
    if (tested) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_NOT_AFFECTED, tested);
    else audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_NOT_INSTALLED, "conga-debuginfo / luci / ricci");
  }
}
  • NASL familyScientific Linux Local Security Checks
    NASL idSL_20140916_CONGA_ON_SL5_X.NASL
    descriptionIt was discovered that Plone, included as a part of luci, did not properly protect the administrator interface (control panel). A remote attacker could use this flaw to inject a specially crafted Python statement or script into Plone
    last seen2020-03-18
    modified2014-10-14
    plugin id78417
    published2014-10-14
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2014-2020 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/78417
    titleScientific Linux Security Update : conga on SL5.x i386/x86_64 (20140916)
    code
    #%NASL_MIN_LEVEL 80502
#
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#
# The descriptive text is (C) Scientific Linux.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(78417);
  script_version("1.5");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_modification_date", value:"2020/03/12");

  script_cve_id("CVE-2012-5485", "CVE-2012-5486", "CVE-2012-5488", "CVE-2012-5497", "CVE-2012-5498", "CVE-2012-5499", "CVE-2012-5500", "CVE-2013-6496", "CVE-2014-3521");

  script_name(english:"Scientific Linux Security Update : conga on SL5.x i386/x86_64 (20140916)");
  script_summary(english:"Checks rpm output for the updated packages");

  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"synopsis", 
    value:
"The remote Scientific Linux host is missing one or more security
updates."
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"description", 
    value:
"It was discovered that Plone, included as a part of luci, did not
properly protect the administrator interface (control panel). A remote
attacker could use this flaw to inject a specially crafted Python
statement or script into Plone's restricted Python sandbox that, when
the administrator interface was accessed, would be executed with the
privileges of that administrator user. (CVE-2012-5485)

It was discovered that Plone, included as a part of luci, did not
properly sanitize HTTP headers provided within certain URL requests. A
remote attacker could use a specially crafted URL that, when
processed, would cause the injected HTTP headers to be returned as a
part of the Plone HTTP response, potentially allowing the attacker to
perform other more advanced attacks. (CVE-2012-5486)

Multiple information leak flaws were found in the way conga processed
luci site extension-related URL requests. A remote, unauthenticated
attacker could issue a specially crafted HTTP request that, when
processed, would result in unauthorized information disclosure.
(CVE-2013-6496)

It was discovered that various components in the luci site extension-
related URLs were not properly restricted to administrative users. A
remote, authenticated attacker could escalate their privileges to
perform certain actions that should be restricted to administrative
users, such as adding users and systems, and viewing log data.
(CVE-2014-3521)

It was discovered that Plone, included as a part of luci, did not
properly protect the privilege of running RestrictedPython scripts. A
remote attacker could use a specially crafted URL that, when
processed, would allow the attacker to submit and perform expensive
computations or, in conjunction with other attacks, be able to access
or alter privileged information. (CVE-2012-5488)

It was discovered that Plone, included as a part of luci, did not
properly enforce permissions checks on the membership database. A
remote attacker could use a specially crafted URL that, when
processed, could allow the attacker to enumerate user account names.
(CVE-2012-5497)

It was discovered that Plone, included as a part of luci, did not
properly handle the processing of requests for certain collections. A
remote attacker could use a specially crafted URL that, when
processed, would lead to excessive I/O and/or cache resource
consumption. (CVE-2012-5498)

It was discovered that Plone, included as a part of luci, did not
properly handle the processing of very large values passed to an
internal utility function. A remote attacker could use a specially
crafted URL that, when processed, would lead to excessive memory
consumption. (CVE-2012-5499)

It was discovered that Plone, included as a part of luci, allowed a
remote anonymous user to change titles of content items due to
improper permissions checks. (CVE-2012-5500)

The CVE-2014-3521 issue was discovered by Radek Steiger of Red Hat,
and the CVE-2013-6496 issue was discovered by Jan Pokorny of Red Hat.

Users are directed to the Scientific Linux 5.11 Technical Notes,
linked to in the References section, for information on the most
significant of these changes

After installing this update, the luci and ricci services will be
restarted automatically."
  );
  # https://listserv.fnal.gov/scripts/wa.exe?A2=ind1410&L=scientific-linux-errata&T=0&P=432
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?79272ecf"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"solution", 
    value:"Update the affected conga-debuginfo, luci and / or ricci packages."
  );
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:fermilab:scientific_linux:conga-debuginfo");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:fermilab:scientific_linux:luci");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:fermilab:scientific_linux:ricci");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"x-cpe:/o:fermilab:scientific_linux");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2014/09/30");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2014/09/16");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2014/10/14");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"generated_plugin", value:"current");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2014-2020 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");
  script_family(english:"Scientific Linux Local Security Checks");

  script_dependencies("ssh_get_info.nasl");
  script_require_keys("Host/local_checks_enabled", "Host/cpu", "Host/RedHat/release", "Host/RedHat/rpm-list");

  exit(0);
}


include("audit.inc");
include("global_settings.inc");
include("misc_func.inc");
include("rpm.inc");

if (!get_kb_item("Host/local_checks_enabled")) audit(AUDIT_LOCAL_CHECKS_NOT_ENABLED);
release = get_kb_item("Host/RedHat/release");
if (isnull(release) || "Scientific Linux " >!< release) audit(AUDIT_HOST_NOT, "running Scientific Linux");
os_ver = pregmatch(pattern: "Scientific Linux.*release ([0-9]+(\.[0-9]+)?)", string:release);
if (isnull(os_ver)) audit(AUDIT_UNKNOWN_APP_VER, "Scientific Linux");
os_ver = os_ver[1];
if (! preg(pattern:"^5([^0-9]|$)", string:os_ver)) audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "Scientific Linux 5.x", "Scientific Linux " + os_ver);
if (!get_kb_item("Host/RedHat/rpm-list")) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_LIST_MISSING);

cpu = get_kb_item("Host/cpu");
if (isnull(cpu)) audit(AUDIT_UNKNOWN_ARCH);
if (cpu >!< "x86_64" && cpu !~ "^i[3-6]86$") audit(AUDIT_LOCAL_CHECKS_NOT_IMPLEMENTED, "Scientific Linux", cpu);


flag = 0;
if (rpm_check(release:"SL5", reference:"conga-debuginfo-0.12.2-81.el5")) flag++;
if (rpm_check(release:"SL5", reference:"luci-0.12.2-81.el5")) flag++;
if (rpm_check(release:"SL5", reference:"ricci-0.12.2-81.el5")) flag++;


if (flag)
{
  security_report_v4(
    port       : 0,
    severity   : SECURITY_WARNING,
    extra      : rpm_report_get()
  );
  exit(0);
}
else
{
  tested = pkg_tests_get();
  if (tested) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_NOT_AFFECTED, tested);
  else audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_NOT_INSTALLED, "conga-debuginfo / luci / ricci");
}
  • NASL familyOracle Linux Local Security Checks
    NASL idORACLELINUX_ELSA-2014-1194.NASL
    descriptionFrom Red Hat Security Advisory 2014:1194 : Updated conga packages that fix multiple security issues and several bugs are now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5. Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having Moderate security impact. Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base scores, which give detailed severity ratings, are available for each vulnerability from the CVE links in the References section. The Conga project is a management system for remote workstations. It consists of luci, which is a secure web-based front end, and ricci, which is a secure daemon that dispatches incoming messages to underlying management modules. It was discovered that Plone, included as a part of luci, did not properly protect the administrator interface (control panel). A remote attacker could use this flaw to inject a specially crafted Python statement or script into Plone
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id77735
    published2014-09-18
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2014-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/77735
    titleOracle Linux 5 : conga (ELSA-2014-1194)
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#
# The descriptive text and package checks in this plugin were
# extracted from Red Hat Security Advisory RHSA-2014:1194 and 
# Oracle Linux Security Advisory ELSA-2014-1194 respectively.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(77735);
  script_version("1.9");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/09/30 10:58:19");

  script_cve_id("CVE-2012-5485", "CVE-2012-5486", "CVE-2012-5488", "CVE-2012-5497", "CVE-2012-5498", "CVE-2012-5499", "CVE-2012-5500", "CVE-2013-6496", "CVE-2014-3521");
  script_bugtraq_id(56341, 69820, 69830);
  script_xref(name:"RHSA", value:"2014:1194");

  script_name(english:"Oracle Linux 5 : conga (ELSA-2014-1194)");
  script_summary(english:"Checks rpm output for the updated packages");

  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"synopsis", 
    value:"The remote Oracle Linux host is missing one or more security updates."
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"description", 
    value:
"From Red Hat Security Advisory 2014:1194 :

Updated conga packages that fix multiple security issues and several
bugs are now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.

Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having Moderate
security impact. Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base
scores, which give detailed severity ratings, are available for each
vulnerability from the CVE links in the References section.

The Conga project is a management system for remote workstations. It
consists of luci, which is a secure web-based front end, and ricci,
which is a secure daemon that dispatches incoming messages to
underlying management modules.

It was discovered that Plone, included as a part of luci, did not
properly protect the administrator interface (control panel). A remote
attacker could use this flaw to inject a specially crafted Python
statement or script into Plone's restricted Python sandbox that, when
the administrator interface was accessed, would be executed with the
privileges of that administrator user. (CVE-2012-5485)

It was discovered that Plone, included as a part of luci, did not
properly sanitize HTTP headers provided within certain URL requests. A
remote attacker could use a specially crafted URL that, when
processed, would cause the injected HTTP headers to be returned as a
part of the Plone HTTP response, potentially allowing the attacker to
perform other more advanced attacks. (CVE-2012-5486)

Multiple information leak flaws were found in the way conga processed
luci site extension-related URL requests. A remote, unauthenticated
attacker could issue a specially crafted HTTP request that, when
processed, would result in unauthorized information disclosure.
(CVE-2013-6496)

It was discovered that various components in the luci site
extension-related URLs were not properly restricted to administrative
users. A remote, authenticated attacker could escalate their
privileges to perform certain actions that should be restricted to
administrative users, such as adding users and systems, and viewing
log data. (CVE-2014-3521)

It was discovered that Plone, included as a part of luci, did not
properly protect the privilege of running RestrictedPython scripts. A
remote attacker could use a specially crafted URL that, when
processed, would allow the attacker to submit and perform expensive
computations or, in conjunction with other attacks, be able to access
or alter privileged information. (CVE-2012-5488)

It was discovered that Plone, included as a part of luci, did not
properly enforce permissions checks on the membership database. A
remote attacker could use a specially crafted URL that, when
processed, could allow the attacker to enumerate user account names.
(CVE-2012-5497)

It was discovered that Plone, included as a part of luci, did not
properly handle the processing of requests for certain collections. A
remote attacker could use a specially crafted URL that, when
processed, would lead to excessive I/O and/or cache resource
consumption. (CVE-2012-5498)

It was discovered that Plone, included as a part of luci, did not
properly handle the processing of very large values passed to an
internal utility function. A remote attacker could use a specially
crafted URL that, when processed, would lead to excessive memory
consumption. (CVE-2012-5499)

It was discovered that Plone, included as a part of luci, allowed a
remote anonymous user to change titles of content items due to
improper permissions checks. (CVE-2012-5500)

The CVE-2014-3521 issue was discovered by Radek Steiger of Red Hat,
and the CVE-2013-6496 issue was discovered by Jan Pokorny of Red Hat.

In addition, these updated conga packages include several bug fixes.
Space precludes documenting all of these changes in this advisory.
Users are directed to the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.11 Technical
Notes, linked to in the References section, for information on the
most significant of these changes

All conga users are advised to upgrade to these updated packages,
which contain backported patches to correct these issues. After
installing this update, the luci and ricci services will be restarted
automatically."
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://oss.oracle.com/pipermail/el-errata/2014-September/004457.html"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"solution", 
    value:"Update the affected conga packages."
  );
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:ND/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No known exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"false");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:oracle:linux:luci");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:oracle:linux:ricci");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:oracle:linux:5");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2014/09/30");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2014/09/17");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2014/09/18");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"generated_plugin", value:"current");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2014-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");
  script_family(english:"Oracle Linux Local Security Checks");

  script_dependencies("ssh_get_info.nasl");
  script_require_keys("Host/local_checks_enabled", "Host/OracleLinux", "Host/RedHat/release", "Host/RedHat/rpm-list");

  exit(0);
}


include("audit.inc");
include("global_settings.inc");
include("rpm.inc");


if (!get_kb_item("Host/local_checks_enabled")) audit(AUDIT_LOCAL_CHECKS_NOT_ENABLED);
if (!get_kb_item("Host/OracleLinux")) audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "Oracle Linux");
release = get_kb_item("Host/RedHat/release");
if (isnull(release) || !pregmatch(pattern: "Oracle (?:Linux Server|Enterprise Linux)", string:release)) audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "Oracle Linux");
os_ver = pregmatch(pattern: "Oracle (?:Linux Server|Enterprise Linux) .*release ([0-9]+(\.[0-9]+)?)", string:release);
if (isnull(os_ver)) audit(AUDIT_UNKNOWN_APP_VER, "Oracle Linux");
os_ver = os_ver[1];
if (! preg(pattern:"^5([^0-9]|$)", string:os_ver)) audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "Oracle Linux 5", "Oracle Linux " + os_ver);

if (!get_kb_item("Host/RedHat/rpm-list")) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_LIST_MISSING);

cpu = get_kb_item("Host/cpu");
if (isnull(cpu)) audit(AUDIT_UNKNOWN_ARCH);
if ("x86_64" >!< cpu && "ia64" >!< cpu && cpu !~ "^i[3-6]86$") audit(AUDIT_LOCAL_CHECKS_NOT_IMPLEMENTED, "Oracle Linux", cpu);

flag = 0;
if (rpm_check(release:"EL5", reference:"luci-0.12.2-81.0.2.el5")) flag++;
if (rpm_check(release:"EL5", reference:"ricci-0.12.2-81.0.2.el5")) flag++;


if (flag)
{
  if (report_verbosity > 0) security_warning(port:0, extra:rpm_report_get());
  else security_warning(0);
  exit(0);
}
else
{
  tested = pkg_tests_get();
  if (tested) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_NOT_AFFECTED, tested);
  else audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_NOT_INSTALLED, "luci / ricci");
}
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    descriptionUpdated conga packages that fix multiple security issues and several bugs are now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5. Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having Moderate security impact. Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base scores, which give detailed severity ratings, are available for each vulnerability from the CVE links in the References section. The Conga project is a management system for remote workstations. It consists of luci, which is a secure web-based front end, and ricci, which is a secure daemon that dispatches incoming messages to underlying management modules. It was discovered that Plone, included as a part of luci, did not properly protect the administrator interface (control panel). A remote attacker could use this flaw to inject a specially crafted Python statement or script into Plone
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id77989
    published2014-10-01
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2014-2020 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/77989
    titleCentOS 5 : conga (CESA-2014:1194)
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#
# The descriptive text and package checks in this plugin were  
# extracted from Red Hat Security Advisory RHSA-2014:1194 and 
# CentOS Errata and Security Advisory 2014:1194 respectively.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(77989);
  script_version("1.8");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2020/01/06");

  script_cve_id("CVE-2012-5485", "CVE-2012-5486", "CVE-2012-5488", "CVE-2012-5497", "CVE-2012-5498", "CVE-2012-5499", "CVE-2012-5500", "CVE-2013-6496", "CVE-2014-3521");
  script_bugtraq_id(56341, 69820, 69830);
  script_xref(name:"RHSA", value:"2014:1194");

  script_name(english:"CentOS 5 : conga (CESA-2014:1194)");
  script_summary(english:"Checks rpm output for the updated packages");

  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"synopsis", 
    value:"The remote CentOS host is missing one or more security updates."
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"description", 
    value:
"Updated conga packages that fix multiple security issues and several
bugs are now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.

Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having Moderate
security impact. Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base
scores, which give detailed severity ratings, are available for each
vulnerability from the CVE links in the References section.

The Conga project is a management system for remote workstations. It
consists of luci, which is a secure web-based front end, and ricci,
which is a secure daemon that dispatches incoming messages to
underlying management modules.

It was discovered that Plone, included as a part of luci, did not
properly protect the administrator interface (control panel). A remote
attacker could use this flaw to inject a specially crafted Python
statement or script into Plone's restricted Python sandbox that, when
the administrator interface was accessed, would be executed with the
privileges of that administrator user. (CVE-2012-5485)

It was discovered that Plone, included as a part of luci, did not
properly sanitize HTTP headers provided within certain URL requests. A
remote attacker could use a specially crafted URL that, when
processed, would cause the injected HTTP headers to be returned as a
part of the Plone HTTP response, potentially allowing the attacker to
perform other more advanced attacks. (CVE-2012-5486)

Multiple information leak flaws were found in the way conga processed
luci site extension-related URL requests. A remote, unauthenticated
attacker could issue a specially crafted HTTP request that, when
processed, would result in unauthorized information disclosure.
(CVE-2013-6496)

It was discovered that various components in the luci site
extension-related URLs were not properly restricted to administrative
users. A remote, authenticated attacker could escalate their
privileges to perform certain actions that should be restricted to
administrative users, such as adding users and systems, and viewing
log data. (CVE-2014-3521)

It was discovered that Plone, included as a part of luci, did not
properly protect the privilege of running RestrictedPython scripts. A
remote attacker could use a specially crafted URL that, when
processed, would allow the attacker to submit and perform expensive
computations or, in conjunction with other attacks, be able to access
or alter privileged information. (CVE-2012-5488)

It was discovered that Plone, included as a part of luci, did not
properly enforce permissions checks on the membership database. A
remote attacker could use a specially crafted URL that, when
processed, could allow the attacker to enumerate user account names.
(CVE-2012-5497)

It was discovered that Plone, included as a part of luci, did not
properly handle the processing of requests for certain collections. A
remote attacker could use a specially crafted URL that, when
processed, would lead to excessive I/O and/or cache resource
consumption. (CVE-2012-5498)

It was discovered that Plone, included as a part of luci, did not
properly handle the processing of very large values passed to an
internal utility function. A remote attacker could use a specially
crafted URL that, when processed, would lead to excessive memory
consumption. (CVE-2012-5499)

It was discovered that Plone, included as a part of luci, allowed a
remote anonymous user to change titles of content items due to
improper permissions checks. (CVE-2012-5500)

The CVE-2014-3521 issue was discovered by Radek Steiger of Red Hat,
and the CVE-2013-6496 issue was discovered by Jan Pokorny of Red Hat.

In addition, these updated conga packages include several bug fixes.
Space precludes documenting all of these changes in this advisory.
Users are directed to the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.11 Technical
Notes, linked to in the References section, for information on the
most significant of these changes

All conga users are advised to upgrade to these updated packages,
which contain backported patches to correct these issues. After
installing this update, the luci and ricci services will be restarted
automatically."
  );
  # https://lists.centos.org/pipermail/centos-announce/2014-September/020611.html
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?c2762c18"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"solution", 
    value:"Update the affected conga packages."
  );
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:ND/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2012-5485");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No known exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"false");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:centos:centos:luci");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:centos:centos:ricci");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:centos:centos:5");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2014/09/30");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2014/09/30");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2014/10/01");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"generated_plugin", value:"current");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2014-2020 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");
  script_family(english:"CentOS Local Security Checks");

  script_dependencies("ssh_get_info.nasl");
  script_require_keys("Host/local_checks_enabled", "Host/CentOS/release", "Host/CentOS/rpm-list");

  exit(0);
}


include("audit.inc");
include("global_settings.inc");
include("rpm.inc");


if (!get_kb_item("Host/local_checks_enabled")) audit(AUDIT_LOCAL_CHECKS_NOT_ENABLED);
release = get_kb_item("Host/CentOS/release");
if (isnull(release) || "CentOS" >!< release) audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "CentOS");
os_ver = pregmatch(pattern: "CentOS(?: Linux)? release ([0-9]+)", string:release);
if (isnull(os_ver)) audit(AUDIT_UNKNOWN_APP_VER, "CentOS");
os_ver = os_ver[1];
if (! preg(pattern:"^5([^0-9]|$)", string:os_ver)) audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "CentOS 5.x", "CentOS " + os_ver);

if (!get_kb_item("Host/CentOS/rpm-list")) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_LIST_MISSING);


cpu = get_kb_item("Host/cpu");
if (isnull(cpu)) audit(AUDIT_UNKNOWN_ARCH);
if ("x86_64" >!< cpu && cpu !~ "^i[3-6]86$") audit(AUDIT_LOCAL_CHECKS_NOT_IMPLEMENTED, "CentOS", cpu);


flag = 0;
if (rpm_check(release:"CentOS-5", reference:"luci-0.12.2-81.el5.centos")) flag++;
if (rpm_check(release:"CentOS-5", reference:"ricci-0.12.2-81.el5.centos")) flag++;


if (flag)
{
  security_report_v4(
    port       : 0,
    severity   : SECURITY_WARNING,
    extra      : rpm_report_get()
  );
  exit(0);
}
else
{
  tested = pkg_tests_get();
  if (tested) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_NOT_AFFECTED, tested);
  else audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_NOT_INSTALLED, "luci / ricci");
}

Redhat

advisories
rhsa
idRHSA-2014:1194
rpms
  • conga-debuginfo-0:0.12.2-81.el5
  • luci-0:0.12.2-81.el5
  • ricci-0:0.12.2-81.el5

References