12089 : SecureCRT telnet URI Arbitrary Configuration Folder Privilege Escalation
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Disclosure

Nov 23, 2004

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Nov 23, 2004

Solution

Unknown

Description

Secure CRT contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered when a remote user creates a specially crafted telnet URL which specifies an alternate directory for the configuration file. The alternate configuration file can specify alternative scripts to excute for a login script. This flaw may lead to a loss of confidentiality.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version version 4.1.9 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Van Dyke Software
Watch-list
SecureCRT
Watch-list
4.0
4.1

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  • Brett Moore - brett.mooreBrand New Doo Doosecurity-assessment.com - Security Assessment

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