6651 : Java CIFS Client Invalid Username Authentication
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Last Modified
about 1 year ago

Percent Complete
90%

Disclosure
Jun 01, 2004

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Jun 01, 2004

Solution
Unknown

Description

 JCIFS SMB/CIFS Java implementation contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to the system. The issue is triggered when the guest account is enabled on a CIFS server, allowing access to users even after typing an invalid username or password. It is possible that the flaw may allow access to the system resulting in a loss of confidentiality.

Classification

 Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Authentication Management, Misconfiguration
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit: Exploit Public
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

 Upgrade to version 0.9.1 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products
The JCIFS Project
Watch-list
JCIFS
Watch-list
 0.6.8
0.7.19
0.8.3
0.9.0

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