Published:2012/11/21 Last Updated:2012/12/10
JVN#60931933
BIGACE vulnerable to session fixation
Overview
BIGACE contains a session fixation vulnerability.
Products Affected
- BIGACE 2.7.7 and earlier
Description
BIGACE is a content management system (CMS). BIGACE contains a session fixation vulnerability.
Impact
A remote unauthenticated attacker may impersonate a registered user. As a result, information disclosure or alteration may be possible.
Solution
Update the Software
Apply the latest update according to the information provided by the developer.
Vendor Status
| Vendor | Link |
| BIGACE | Bigace 2.7.8 |
References
JPCERT/CC Addendum
Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC
Analyzed on 2012.11.21
| Measures | Conditions | Severity |
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| Access Required | can be attacked over the Internet using packets |
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| Authentication | anonymous or no authentication (IP addresses do not count) |
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| User Interaction Required | the user must be convinced to take a standard action that does not feel harmful to most users, such as click on a link or view a file |
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| Exploit Complexity | some expertise and/or luck required (most buffer overflows, guessing correctly in small space, expertise in Windows function calls) |
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Credit
Yuji Tounai of bogus.jp reported this vulnerability to IPA.
JPCERT/CC coordinated with the developer under Information Security Early Warning Partnership.
Other Information
| JPCERT Alert | |
| JPCERT Reports | |
| CERT Advisory |
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| CPNI Advisory |
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| TRnotes |
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| CVE |
CVE-2012-5173 |
| JVN iPedia |
JVNDB-2012-000104 |
Update History
- 2012/12/10
- Information under the section "Credit" was modified.