Published:2008/03/07  Last Updated:2008/05/21

JVN#95014590
Zimbra Collaboration Suite script execution vulnerability

Overview

Zimbra Collaboration Suite, a web collaboration tool from Zimbra, Inc., contains a vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to execute an arbitrary script on the user's web browser.

Products Affected

  • Zimbra Collaboration Suite 4.0.3
  • Zimbra Collaboration Suite 4.5.6

Description

Zimbra Collaboration Suite is a web collaboration tool that provides calendar, address book, webmail, and other functions. Zimbra Collaboration Suite 4.0.3 and 4.5.6 contain a vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to execute an arbitrary script on the user's web browser.

Impact

If a user opens a specially crafted image file attached to an email from a third party or contained in a document created by another Zimbra Collaboration Suite user, an arbitrary script could be executed on the user's web browser.

Solution

Update the Software
Update to the latest version according to the information provided by the vendor.

For more information, refer to the vendor's website.

References

JPCERT/CC Addendum

Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC

Analyzed on 2008.03.07

Measures Conditions Severity
Access Required Routed - can be attacked over the Internet using packets
  • High
Authentication None - anonymous or no authentication (IP addresses do not count)
  • High
User Interaction Required Simple - 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
  • Medium
Exploit Complexity Low - little to no expertise and/or luck required to exploit (cross-site scripting)
  • High

Description of each analysis measures

Credit

Sen UENO of Tricorder Co.Ltd. reported this vulnerability to IPA.
JPCERT/CC coordinated with the vendors under Information Security Early Warning Partnership.

Other Information

JPCERT Alert
JPCERT Reports
CERT Advisory
CPNI Advisory
TRnotes
CVE
JVN iPedia JVNDB-2008-000004

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